Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Forest Lake, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Forest Lake and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Forest Lake
- 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 Lake:
- 39.557051, -76.388572
- 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 Lake
- 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 Harford County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Harford County
- Since Forest Lake is near Montgomery County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore 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 Lake ...
We found seventeen communities that share the name Forest Lake.
Within Maryland, the name Forest Lake is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another seventeen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Tuscaloosa County
- This Forest Lake is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 758 miles [1,219.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Forest Lake.
- California
- Lake County
- This Forest Lake is located in Lake County and lies 2,452 miles [3,946.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Forest Lake.
- San Joaquin 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 Lake [San Joaquin County].
- Georgia
- Bibb County
- This Forest Lake is located in Bibb County and lies 615 miles [989.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bibb County community of Forest Lake.
- Illinois
- Lake County
- This Forest Lake is located in Lake County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Forest Lake.
- Indiana
- Hendricks 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 Indiana community of Forest Lake [Hendricks County].
- Kansas
- Wyandotte 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 Lake [Wyandotte County].
- Massachusetts
- Hampden 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 Massachusetts community of Forest Lake [Hampden County].
- Michigan
- Alger County
- This Forest Lake is located in Alger County and lies 704 miles [1,133 km]<1> to the northwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alger County community of Forest Lake.
- Minnesota
- Washington County
- This Forest Lake is located in Washington County and lies 929 miles [1,495.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Forest Lake.
- New Hampshire
- Cheshire 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 Hampshire community of Forest Lake [Cheshire County].
- Pennsylvania
- Susquehanna County
- This Forest Lake is located in Susquehanna County and lies 162 miles [260.7 km]<1> to the north of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Susquehanna County community of Forest Lake.
- South Carolina
- Greenwood County
- This Forest Lake is located in Greenwood County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greenwood County community of Forest Lake.
- Horry County
- This Forest Lake is located in Horry County and lies 415 miles [667.9 km] to the south southwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Forest Lake.
- Richland 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 South Carolina community of Forest Lake [Richland County].
- York County
- This Forest Lake is located in York County and lies 397 miles [638.9 km] to the southwest of the Forest Lake that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Forest Lake.
- Texas
- Brazos County
- Although located in Brazos County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazos County community of Forest Lake.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Forest Lake ...
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.
- Cedarwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Cloverdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
- Cloverdale is located in Harford County
- Coopstown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopstown
- Coopstown is located in Harford County
- Forest Lawn
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn
- Forest Lawn is located in Harford County
- Fox Bow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Frogtown
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Gunpowder Farms
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gunpowder Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunpowder Farms
- Gunpowder Farms is located in Harford County
- Harvest Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Hills
- Harvest Hills is located in Harford County
- Heritage Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Woods
- Heritage Woods is located in Harford County
- Hickory
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Hickory Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
- Hickory Hills is located in Harford County
- High Point
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Harford County
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- Highfield Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highfield Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highfield Park
- Highfield Park is located in Harford County
- Hill-N-Dale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill-N-Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill-N-Dale
- Hill-N-Dale is located in Harford County
- Homestead Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead Village
- Homestead Village is located in Harford County
- Howard Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Park
- Howard Park is located in Harford County
- Joppa Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa Hills
- Joppa Hills is located in Harford County
- Locust Knoll
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Knoll
- Locust Knoll is located in Harford County
- Longmeadow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longmeadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longmeadow
- Longmeadow is located in Harford County
- Majors Choice
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Majors Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Majors Choice
- Majors Choice is located in Harford County
- Marywood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Michaels Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michaels Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaels Meadows
- Michaels Meadows is located in Harford County
- Parliament Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parliament Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parliament Ridge
- Parliament Ridge is located in Harford County
- Pheasant Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pheasant Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Ridge
- Pheasant Ridge is located in Harford County
- Pine Crest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
- Pine Crest is located in Harford County
- Pleasantville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
- Pleasantville is located in Harford County
- Ridgeview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Rock Spring
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Spring
- Rock Spring is located in Harford County
- Seven Cedars
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Cedars
- Seven Cedars is located in Harford County
- Shamrock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Silver Spring Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Spring Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Spring Heights
- Silver Spring Heights is located in Harford County
- Stirrup Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stirrup Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stirrup Run
- Stirrup Run is located in Harford County
- White House Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White House Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White House Park
- White House Park is located in Harford County
- Willows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Winters Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winters Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winters Run
- Winters Run is located in Harford County
- Highfield Park
How Far From Forest Lake 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 community such as Forest Lake to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Forest Lake and extending to:
- Bel Air, which is the Seat of Harford County, lies just to the Southeast.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Forest Lake to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 57 miles [91.7 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,842 miles [9,401.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,548 miles [10,538 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,425 miles [7,121.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Forest Lake. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Harford County: www.co.ha.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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Forest Lake) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Forest Lake. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5571, Longitude: -76.3886 In this case, the coordinates for Forest Lake 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 Lake 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 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. |
| <5> | 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 Lake to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.461 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.054 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.18 degrees. |