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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Forest Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Forest Heights and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Heights:
    • 38.810549, -76.999521
    • 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 Heights
  • 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 Heights ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Forest Heights.

Within Maryland, the name Forest Heights is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another sixteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these sixteen communities, fifteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven County
      • This Forest Heights is located in New Haven County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of Forest Heights.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Hillsborough County and lies 813 miles [1,308.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Forest Heights.
      • Leon 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 Florida community of Forest Heights [Leon County].
    • Georgia
      • Bulloch County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Bulloch County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bulloch County community of Forest Heights.
      • Clarke County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Clarke County and lies 490 miles [788.6 km] to the southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Forest Heights.
      • Douglas County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Douglas County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km] to the southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Forest Heights.
      • Muscogee County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Muscogee County and lies 622 miles [1,001 km] to the southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Muscogee County community of Forest Heights.
    • Illinois
      • Cook 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 Illinois community of Forest Heights [Cook County].
    • Montana
      • Lewis and Clark County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Lewis and Clark County and lies 1,852 miles [2,980.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lewis and Clark County community of Forest Heights.
    • New Mexico
      • Lincoln 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 New Mexico community of Forest Heights [Lincoln County].
    • Ontario
      • This Forest Heights lies 367 miles [590.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Aiken County and lies 449 miles [722.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Forest Heights.
      • Kershaw County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Kershaw County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Forest Heights.
      • Sumter County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Sumter County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km] to the south southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Forest Heights.
    • Tennessee
      • Loudon County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Loudon County and lies 447 miles [719.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Loudon County community of Forest Heights.
    • Texas
      • Orange County
      • This Forest Heights is located in Orange County and lies 1,119 miles [1,800.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forest Heights that is located in Prince George's County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Forest Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Forest Heights ...

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.

  • Apple Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Grove
    • Apple Grove is located in Prince George's County
  • Chapel Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
    • Chapel Hill is located in Alexandria City (VA)
  • Clover
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover
    • Clover is located in Alexandria City (VA)
  • College Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for College Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for College Park
    • College Park is located in Alexandria City (VA)
  • Fair Haven
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Haven
    • Fair Haven is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Friendly
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendly have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly
    • Friendly is located in Prince George's County
  • Friendly Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendly Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendly Hills
    • Friendly Hills is located in Prince George's County
  • Gordons Corner
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gordons Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gordons Corner
    • Gordons Corner is located in Prince George's County
  • Harmony Hall
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hall
    • Harmony Hall is located in Prince George's County
  • Hunts Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunts Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunts Corner
    • Hunts Corner is located in Prince George's County
  • Kerby Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kerby Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kerby Hill
    • Kerby Hill is located in Prince George's County
  • Marlin Forest
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marlin Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marlin Forest
    • Marlin Forest is located in Fairfax County (VA)
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    • Silver Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Hill
      • Silver Hill is located in Prince George's County
    • Spring Bank
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Bank
      • Spring Bank is located in Fairfax County (VA)
    • Squires Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Squires Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squires Woods
      • Squires Woods is located in Prince George's County
    • Suitland
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Suitland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suitland
      • Suitland is located in Prince George's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Suitland <4>
    • Temple Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Hills
      • Temple Hills is located in Prince George's County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Temple Hills <4>
    • Temple Hills Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Temple Hills Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Temple Hills Park
      • Temple Hills Park is located in Prince George's County
    • Virginia Highlands
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Highlands
      • Virginia Highlands is located in Arlington County (VA)
    • Woods Corner
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Corner
      • Woods Corner is located in Prince George's County

How Far From Forest Heights to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a town such as Forest Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Forest Heights and extending to:

  • Upper Marlboro, which is the Seat of Prince George's County, lies 13 miles [20.9 km]<1> to the east. If you could walk a straight line from Forest Heights to Upper Marlboro, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast (ENE). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is just to the north northwest (NNW).
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,900 miles [9,495.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,604 miles [10,628.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,481 miles [7,211.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Forest Heights. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Prince George's County: www.co.pg.md.us/

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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Forest Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Forest Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.8105, Longitude: -76.9995       In this case, the coordinates for Forest Heights 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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Heights 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>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>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.
<6>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 Heights to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.873 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.407 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.732 degrees.




 

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