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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 Green Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Green Ridge 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 Green Ridge:
    • 39.419273, -76.612469
    • 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 Green Ridge
  • 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 Green Ridge ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name Green Ridge.

There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Green Ridge.

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

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Allegany County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Allegany County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the west of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegany County community of Green Ridge.
    • Harford County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Harford County and lies 18 miles [29 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Green Ridge.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Pike County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Pike County and lies 740 miles [1,190.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Green Ridge.
    • Arkansas
      • Scott County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Scott County and lies 1,005 miles [1,617.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Green Ridge.
    • Kansas
      • Pawnee 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 Green Ridge [Pawnee County].
      • Stafford 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 Kansas community of Green Ridge [Stafford County].
    • Maine
      • Aroostook County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Aroostook County and lies 670 miles [1,078.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aroostook County community of Green Ridge.
    • Manitoba
      • This Green Ridge lies 1,205 miles [1,939.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
    • Missouri
      • Pettis County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Pettis County and lies 901 miles [1,450 km]<1> to the west of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pettis County community of Green Ridge.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Delaware County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Delaware County and lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Delaware County community of Green Ridge.
      • Lackawanna County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Lackawanna County and lies 147 miles [236.6 km] to the north northeast of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lackawanna County community of Green Ridge.
      • Luzerne County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Luzerne County and lies 110 miles [177 km] to the north northeast of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Green Ridge.
      • Northumberland 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 Green Ridge [Northumberland County].
    • West Virginia
      • Morgan County
      • This Green Ridge is located in Morgan County and lies 97 miles [156.1 km]<1> to the west of the Green Ridge that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morgan County community of Green Ridge.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Green Ridge ...

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.

  • Boxwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boxwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boxwood
    • Boxwood is located in Baltimore County
  • Chapel Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • 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 Baltimore County
  • Chestnut Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • 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
  • Cowpen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cowpen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowpen
    • Cowpen is located in Baltimore County
  • Deer Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Run
    • Deer Run is located in Baltimore County
  • Donnybrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • 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 southeast)
    • 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
  • Four Winds
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Four Winds have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Winds
    • Four Winds is located in Baltimore County
  • Glen Ellen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Ellen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Ellen
    • Glen Ellen is located in Baltimore County
  • Havenwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Havenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havenwood
    • Havenwood is located in Baltimore County
  • Hunt Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • 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
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Huntspring
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntspring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntspring
      • Huntspring is located in Baltimore County
    • Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake
      • Lake is located in Baltimore County
    • Lutherville
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Martins Choice
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins Choice
      • Martins Choice is located in Baltimore County
    • Mays Chapel
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mays Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Chapel
      • Mays Chapel is located in Baltimore County
    • Meadowland
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • 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
    • Orchard Hills
      (Less than 2 miles 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
    • Pot Spring
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • 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
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • 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
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridervale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridervale
      • Ridervale is located in Baltimore County
    • Riderwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riderwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riderwood
      • Riderwood is located in Baltimore County
    • Riderwood Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • 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
    • Rodgers Forge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rodgers Forge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rodgers Forge
      • Rodgers Forge is located in Baltimore County
    • Seminary Overlook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary Overlook
      • Seminary Overlook is located in Baltimore County
    • Seminary Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary Springs
      • Seminary Springs is located in Baltimore County
    • Sunset Knoll
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Knoll
      • Sunset Knoll is located in Baltimore County
    • Valley Crest
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • 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

How Far From Green Ridge to ...

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

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

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Green Ridge 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 42 miles [67.6 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full 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 5,857 miles [9,425.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,564 miles [10,563.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,440 miles [7,145.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Green Ridge. 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 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Green Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Green Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4193, Longitude: -76.6125       In this case, the coordinates for Green Ridge 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 Green Ridge 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 Green Ridge 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 307.603 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.195 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.331 degrees.









 

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