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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 Fox Chase, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Fox Chase 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 Fox Chase:
    • 39.132053, -76.603854
    • 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 Fox Chase
  • 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 Fox Chase ...

We found eight communities that share the name Fox Chase.

Within Maryland, the name Fox Chase is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another eight communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Fox Chase is located in Hillsborough County and lies 827 miles [1,330.9 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Fox Chase that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Fox Chase.
    • Kentucky
      • Bullitt County
      • This Fox Chase is located in Bullitt County and lies 495 miles [796.6 km]<1> to the west of the Fox Chase that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bullitt County community of Fox Chase.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • This Fox Chase is located in Burlington County and lies 111 miles [178.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Fox Chase that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Fox Chase.
    • Ohio
      • Franklin 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 Ohio community of Fox Chase [Franklin County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Dauphin County
      • This Fox Chase is located in Dauphin County and lies 83 miles [133.6 km]<1> to the north of the Fox Chase that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Fox Chase.
      • Lancaster 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 Pennsylvania community of Fox Chase [Lancaster County].
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Fox Chase is located in Philadelphia County and lies 104 miles [167.4 km] to the northeast of the Fox Chase that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Fox Chase.
    • Virginia
      • Loudoun County
      • This Fox Chase is located in Loudoun County and lies 55 miles [88.5 km]<1> to the west of the Fox Chase that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Loudoun County community of Fox Chase.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Fox Chase ...

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.

  • Chartwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chartwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chartwood
    • Chartwood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Dundee
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dundee have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundee
    • Dundee is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Foxhollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxhollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxhollow
    • Foxhollow is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Freetown
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freetown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown
    • Freetown is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Freetown Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freetown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown Village
    • Freetown Village is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Gatewater
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gatewater have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gatewater
    • Gatewater is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Glen Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Gardens
    • Glen Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Glen Hollow
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hollow
    • Glen Hollow is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greentree
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greentree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree
    • Greentree is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harpers Mill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harpers Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Mill
    • Harpers Mill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Long Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Hill
    • Long Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Marley
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley
    • Marley is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Marley Park Beach
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Park Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Park Beach
      • Marley Park Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Marley Run
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Run
      • Marley Run is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Meadow Brook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
      • Meadow Brook is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Millrace
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millrace have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millrace
      • Millrace is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Quail Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Run
      • Quail Run is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Sandy Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Oaks
      • Sandy Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Silver Sands
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Sands
      • Silver Sands is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Stewarts Purchase
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewarts Purchase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewarts Purchase
      • Stewarts Purchase is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Stonehaven
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
      • Stonehaven is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Sun Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
      • Sun Valley is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Timber Glade
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Glade
      • Timber Glade is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Towering Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Towering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Towering Oaks
      • Towering Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Twin Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Ridge
      • Twin Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Village Square
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Square
      • Village Square is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Windy Knolls
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windy Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Knolls
      • Windy Knolls is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Woods Edge
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
      • Woods Edge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Woodside Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Square
      • Woodside Square is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From Fox Chase 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 Fox Chase to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Fox Chase to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,869 miles [9,445.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,574 miles [10,579.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,451 miles [7,163.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Fox Chase) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fox Chase. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1321, Longitude: -76.6039       In this case, the coordinates for Fox Chase 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 Fox Chase 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 Fox Chase 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 307.619 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.167 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.441 degrees.









 

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