Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Glen Ellen, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Glen Ellen and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Glen Ellen
- 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 Glen Ellen:
- 39.428996, -76.564411
- 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 Glen Ellen
- 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 Baltimore County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
- Since Glen Ellen is near Baltimore City and also Harford County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- eBird sighting report for Harford 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 Glen Ellen ...
We found three communities that share the name Glen Ellen.
Within Maryland, the name Glen Ellen is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Sonoma County
- This Glen Ellen is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,443 miles [3,931.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Glen Ellen that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Glen Ellen.
- Indiana
- Madison 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 Glen Ellen [Madison County].
- Iowa
- Woodbury County
- This Glen Ellen is located in Woodbury County and lies 1,048 miles [1,686.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Glen Ellen that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Woodbury County community of Glen Ellen.
- California
Curious and Interesting Names Near Glen Ellen ...
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.
- Chestnut Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Coventry
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Cowpen
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Cub Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Cub Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Deer Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Woods
- Deer Woods is located in Baltimore County
- Donnybrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donnybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donnybrook
- Donnybrook is located in Baltimore County
- Fellowship Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fellowship Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fellowship Forest
- Fellowship Forest is located in Baltimore County
- Green Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Ridge
- Green Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Harmony Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hills
- Harmony Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Havenwood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Hillendale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale
- Hillendale is located in Baltimore County
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- Hillendale Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale Farms
- Hillendale Farms is located in Baltimore County
- Hillendale Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillendale Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillendale Park
- Hillendale Park is located in Baltimore County
- Hunt Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Ridge
- Hunt Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Hunters Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Hill
- Hunters Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Hunting Lodge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Lodge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Lodge
- Hunting Lodge is located in Baltimore County
- Joppa Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa Heights
- Joppa Heights is located in Baltimore County
- Kings Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Ridge
- Kings Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Long Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Green
- Long Green is located in Baltimore County
- Lutherville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lutherville
- Lutherville is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lutherville <4>
- Manor Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hill
- Manor Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Manor Springs
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Springs
- Manor Springs is located in Baltimore County
- Manor View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor View
- Manor View is located in Baltimore County
- Manor Woods
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Woods
- Manor Woods is located in Baltimore County
- Meadowcliff
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowcliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowcliff
- Meadowcliff is located in Baltimore County
- Meadowland
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowland
- Meadowland is located in Baltimore County
- Notch Cliff
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Notch Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Notch Cliff
- Notch Cliff is located in Baltimore County
- Orchard Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Hills
- Orchard Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Overlook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Pine Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Ridge
- Pine Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Pot Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pot Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pot Spring
- Pot Spring is located in Baltimore County
- Providence
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
- Providence is located in Baltimore County
- Ridervale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Riderwood Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riderwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riderwood Hills
- Riderwood Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Ridge Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Grove
- Ridge Grove is located in Baltimore County
- Summer Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Hill
- Summer Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Valley Crest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Crest
- Valley Crest is located in Baltimore County
- Hillendale Farms
How Far From Glen Ellen 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 Glen Ellen to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Glen Ellen and extending to:
- Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies just to the Southwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Glen Ellen to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two 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 44 miles [70.8 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 most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,855 miles [9,422.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,561 miles [10,558.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,438 miles [7,142.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Glen Ellen. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Baltimore County: www.co.ba.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Glen Ellen) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Glen Ellen. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4290, Longitude: -76.5644 In this case, the coordinates for Glen Ellen 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 Glen Ellen 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 Glen Ellen 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 307.574 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.163 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.306 degrees. |