Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Forest Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Forest Grove and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Forest Grove
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Forest Grove:
- 39.017054, -77.040811
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Forest Grove
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Montgomery County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- Since Forest Grove is near Prince George's County and also Arlington County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
- eBird sighting report for Arlington County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Forest Grove ...
We found 26 communities that share the name Forest Grove.
There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Forest Grove.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 24 communities, 25 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Charles County
- This Forest Grove is located in Charles County and lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charles County community of Forest Grove.
- Wicomico County
- This Forest Grove is located in Wicomico County and lies 95 miles [152.9 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Forest Grove.
- Charles County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Columbia County
- This Forest Grove is located in Columbia County and lies 988 miles [1,590 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Forest Grove.
- Lafayette County
- This Forest Grove is located in Lafayette County and lies 1,003 miles [1,614.2 km] to the west southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Forest Grove.
- British Columbia
- This Forest Grove lies 2,271 miles [3,654.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- California
- Santa Clara County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Forest Grove [Santa Clara County].
- Florida
- Alachua County
- This Forest Grove is located in Alachua County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of Forest Grove.
- Kansas
- Montgomery County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Forest Grove [Montgomery County].
- Kentucky
- Clark County
- This Forest Grove is located in Clark County and lies 395 miles [635.7 km]<1> to the west of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Forest Grove.
- Louisiana
- Claiborne Parish
- This Forest Grove is located in Claiborne Parish and lies 986 miles [1,586.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Claiborne Parish community of Forest Grove.
- Michigan
- Ottawa County
- This Forest Grove is located in Ottawa County and lies 528 miles [849.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ottawa County community of Forest Grove.
- Minnesota
- Koochiching County
- This Forest Grove is located in Koochiching County and lies 1,056 miles [1,699.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Koochiching County community of Forest Grove.
- Mississippi
- Leake County
- This Forest Grove is located in Leake County and lies 830 miles [1,335.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leake County community of Forest Grove.
- Missouri
- Monroe County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Monroe County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Forest Grove.
- New Jersey
- Cumberland County
- This Forest Grove is located in Cumberland County and lies 112 miles [180.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Forest Grove.
- Gloucester County
- This Forest Grove is located in Gloucester County and lies 115 miles [185.1 km] to the east northeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gloucester County community of Forest Grove.
- North Carolina
- Onslow County
- This Forest Grove is located in Onslow County and lies 294 miles [473.1 km]<1> to the south of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onslow County community of Forest Grove.
- Watauga County
- This Forest Grove is located in Watauga County and lies 320 miles [515 km] to the southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Watauga County community of Forest Grove.
- Oregon
- Washington County
- This Forest Grove is located in Washington County and lies 2,362 miles [3,801.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Forest Grove.
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Forest Grove is located in Allegheny County and lies 192 miles [309 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Forest Grove.
- Bucks County
- This Forest Grove is located in Bucks County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km] to the northeast of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Forest Grove.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Forest Grove is located in Davidson County and lies 567 miles [912.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Forest Grove.
- Meigs County
- This Forest Grove is located in Meigs County and lies 487 miles [783.8 km] to the west southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Forest Grove.
- Texas
- Collin County
- This Forest Grove is located in Collin County and lies 1,162 miles [1,870.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Forest Grove.
- Henderson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Forest Grove [Henderson County].
- Milam County
- This Forest Grove is located in Milam County and lies 1,270 miles [2,043.9 km] to the west southwest of the Forest Grove that is located in Montgomery County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Milam County community of Forest Grove.
- Arkansas
Curious and Interesting Names Near Forest Grove ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Burnt Mills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Mills
- Burnt Mills is located in Montgomery County
- Burnt Mills Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnt Mills Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnt Mills Village
- Burnt Mills Village is located in Montgomery County
- Chestnut Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
- Chestnut Hills is located in Montgomery County
- Chestnut Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Ridge
- Chestnut Ridge is located in Montgomery County
- Chevy Chase Lake
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase Lake
- Chevy Chase Lake is located in Montgomery County
- Chevy Chase View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chevy Chase View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chevy Chase View
- Chevy Chase View is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 979 people
- Cresthaven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cresthaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cresthaven
- Cresthaven is located in Montgomery County
- Fairway
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Forest Glen
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Glen
- Forest Glen is located in Montgomery County
- Four Corners
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Corners
- Four Corners is located in Montgomery County
- Glen Haven
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Haven
- Glen Haven is located in Montgomery County
- Glenallen
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Continue List (18 more) ...
- Glenview
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Highland View
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highland View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highland View
- Highland View is located in Montgomery County
- Hillandale Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillandale Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillandale Heights
- Hillandale Heights is located in Montgomery County
- Homewood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest) - Indian Spring Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Spring Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Spring Village
- Indian Spring Village is located in Montgomery County
- Rock Creek Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Forest
- Rock Creek Forest is located in Montgomery County
- Rock Creek Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Gardens
- Rock Creek Gardens is located in Montgomery County
- Rock Creek Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Hills
- Rock Creek Hills is located in Montgomery County
- Rock Creek Knolls
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Knolls
- Rock Creek Knolls is located in Montgomery County
- Rock Creek Palisades
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Palisades have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Palisades
- Rock Creek Palisades is located in Montgomery County
- Rollingwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rollingwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rollingwood
- Rollingwood is located in Montgomery County
- Rosemary Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemary Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemary Hills
- Rosemary Hills is located in Montgomery County
- Seven Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
- Seven Oaks is located in Montgomery County
- Silver Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Spring
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silver Spring <5>
- Silver Spring Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Spring Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Spring Park
- Silver Spring Park is located in Montgomery County
- Woodside
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Woodside Forest
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Forest
- Woodside Forest is located in Montgomery County
- Woodside Park
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Park
- Woodside Park is located in Montgomery County
- Glenview
How Far From Forest Grove to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Forest Grove to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers and using the location of where the historic community of Forest Grove once stood, the straight-line distance beginning in Forest Grove and extending to:
- Rockville, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies just to the Northwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could walk a straight line from Forest Grove to Annapolis, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is just to the south (S).
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,893 miles [9,483.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,598 miles [10,618.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,475 miles [7,201.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Forest Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Forest Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0171, Longitude: -77.0408 In this case, the coordinates for Forest Grove have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Forest Grove could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Forest Grove, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <7> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Forest Grove to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.884 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.451 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.67 degrees. |