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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 Granite, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Granite and the surrounding area.
- 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 Granite:
- 39.343066, -76.855552
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Granite
- 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:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
- Since Granite is near Howard County and also Carroll County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Howard County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Carroll 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Granite
Communities Also Named Granite ...
We found 23 communities that are also named Granite.
Within Maryland, the name Granite is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of 23 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 23 communities, 22 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- British Columbia
- This Granite lies 2,087 miles [3,358.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- Colorado
- Chaffee County
- This Granite is located in Chaffee County and lies 1,566 miles [2,520.2 km]<1> to the west of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chaffee County community of Granite.
- Idaho
- Boise County
- This Granite is located in Boise County and lies 2,023 miles [3,255.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boise County community of Granite.
- Bonner County
- This Granite is located in Bonner County and lies 2,039 miles [3,281.5 km] to the west northwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bonner County community of Granite.
- Kootenai 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 Idaho community of Granite [Kootenai County].
- Shoshone County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of Granite [Shoshone County].
- Iowa
- Lyon County
- This Granite is located in Lyon County and lies 1,056 miles [1,699.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lyon County community of Granite.
- Maine
- Hancock 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 Maine community of Granite [Hancock County].
- Michigan
- Marquette 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 Michigan community of Granite [Marquette County].
- Montana
- Deer Lodge 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 Montana community of Granite [Deer Lodge County].
- Granite County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Granite [Granite County].
- Nevada
- Mineral County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nevada community of Granite [Mineral County].
- Nye County
- This community is historic and although located in Nye County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nye County community of Granite.
- New Hampshire
- Carroll County
- This Granite is located in Carroll County and lies 424 miles [682.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Granite.
- New York
- Ulster County
- This Granite is located in Ulster County and lies 215 miles [346 km]<1> to the northeast of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ulster County community of Granite.
- Oklahoma
- Greer County
- This Granite is located in Greer County and lies 1,272 miles [2,047.1 km]<1> to the west of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greer County community of Granite.
- Oregon
- Grant County
- This Granite is located in Grant County and lies 2,139 miles [3,442.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Granite.
- Pennsylvania
- Adams 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 Granite [Adams County].
- Tennessee
- Anderson County
- This Granite is located in Anderson County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Granite.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Granite is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,842 miles [2,964.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Granite.
- Virginia
- Chesterfield 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 Virginia community of Granite [Chesterfield County].
- Richmond City
- This Granite is located in Richmond City and lies 129 miles [207.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond City community of Granite.
- Wyoming
- Laramie County
- This Granite is located in Laramie County and lies 1,490 miles [2,397.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Granite that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laramie County community of Granite.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Granite ...
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.
- Alpha
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Alpha is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpha
- Chestnut Farms
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Chestnut Farms is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Farms
- Daniels ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Deer Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Deer Park is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Park
- Driver
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
- Driver is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Driver
- Falcon Ridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Falcon Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falcon Ridge
- Fields of Harvest
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
- Fields of Harvest is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fields of Harvest
- Foxridge
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Foxridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxridge
- Harvest Farms
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Harvest Farms is located in Carroll County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Farms
- Hilltop
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Hilltop is located in Carroll County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
- Howard Heights
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Howard Heights is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Heights
- Imperial Gardens
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Imperial Gardens is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Imperial Gardens
- Continue List (23 more) ...
- Indian Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Indian Hill is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hill
- Ivy Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
- Ivy Hill is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivy Hill
- Kings Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Kings Park is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Park
- Kingswood Common
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Kingswood Common is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Common
- Kraft Corner
(Less than 2 miles to the east)
- Kraft Corner is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kraft Corner
- Liberty Lake Hills
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Liberty Lake Hills is located in Carroll County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Lake Hills
- Liberty Manor
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Liberty Manor is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Manor
- Lyonswood
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Lyonswood is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyonswood
- Maplewood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Maplewood is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maplewood
- Merrymount
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Merrymount is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Merrymount
- Pine Orchard
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Pine Orchard is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Orchard
- Randall Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Randall Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Randall Ridge
- Randallstown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Reservoir Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Reservoir Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reservoir Ridge
- Rockland
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Rockland is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
- Rolling Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Rolling Park is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Park
- Rolling Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Rolling Ridge is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
- Sky View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Sky View is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sky View
- Squires
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Squires is located in Carroll County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squires
- Sweet Air
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Sweet Air is located in Carroll County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Air
- Thornbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
- Thornbrook is located in Howard County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornbrook
- Twelve Trees
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Twelve Trees is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twelve Trees
- Whispering Meadows
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Whispering Meadows is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Meadows
How Far From Granite 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 Granite to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Granite and extending to:
- Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the east northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Granite to Towson, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day 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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just over a day and walking would take most of two days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just over a day and walking would take most of two days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,871 miles [9,448.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,577 miles [10,584.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,454 miles [7,168 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>'
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 drawn from Point A (ie- Granite) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Granite 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 Granite, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Granite to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Granite. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3431, Longitude: -76.8556 In this case, the coordinates for Granite have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.753 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.352 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.464 degrees. |
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