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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 Greenmount, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Greenmount 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 Greenmount:
    • 39.631214, -76.862478
    • 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 Greenmount
  • 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 Greenmount ...

We found six communities that share the name Greenmount.

Within Maryland, the name Greenmount is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Greenmount is located in New Castle County and lies 74 miles [119.1 km]<1> to the east of the Greenmount that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Greenmount.
    • Kentucky
      • Laurel County
      • This Greenmount is located in Laurel County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Greenmount that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Laurel County community of Greenmount.
    • Ohio
      • Montgomery 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 Greenmount [Montgomery County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Adams County
      • This Greenmount is located in Adams County and lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Greenmount that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Adams County community of Greenmount.
      • Philadelphia 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 Greenmount [Philadelphia County].
    • Prince Edward Island
      • This Greenmount lies 814 miles [1,310 km]<1> to the northeast of the Greenmount that is located in Carroll County.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Greenmount ...

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.

  • Adams Chance
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adams Chance have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams Chance
    • Adams Chance is located in Carroll County
  • Ben-Har Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ben-Har Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ben-Har Heights
    • Ben-Har Heights is located in Carroll County
  • Brothers Delight
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brothers Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brothers Delight
    • Brothers Delight is located in Carroll County
  • Cedarbrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarbrook
    • Cedarbrook is located in Carroll County
  • Clear View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear View
    • Clear View is located in Carroll County
  • Cranberry
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranberry have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranberry
    • Cranberry is located in Carroll County
  • Dug Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dug Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dug Hill
    • Dug Hill is located in Carroll County
  • Finlandia
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Finlandia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finlandia
    • Finlandia is located in Carroll County
  • Green Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Acres
    • Green Acres is located in Carroll County
  • Happy Valley
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Valley
    • Happy Valley is located in Carroll County
  • Holland Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland Hills
    • Holland Hills is located in Carroll County
  • Hunt Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles 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 Carroll County
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    • Maple Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
      • Maple Grove is located in Carroll County
    • Park Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Ridge
      • Park Ridge is located in Carroll County
    • Reeds Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeds Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeds Village
      • Reeds Village is located in Carroll County
    • Roberts Field
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Field have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Field
      • Roberts Field is located in Carroll County
    • Rockbrook Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockbrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockbrook Village
      • Rockbrook Village is located in Carroll County
    • Roseville Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roseville Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roseville Heights
      • Roseville Heights is located in Carroll County
    • Royal Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Heights
      • Royal Heights is located in Carroll County
    • Seven Havens
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Havens have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Havens
      • Seven Havens is located in Carroll County
    • Singer Heights
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singer Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singer Heights
      • Singer Heights is located in Carroll County
    • Small Crossings
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Small Crossings have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Small Crossings
      • Small Crossings is located in Carroll County
    • Sunset Way
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Way have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Way
      • Sunset Way is located in Carroll County
    • Whispering Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Valley
      • Whispering Valley is located in Carroll County
    • Wolf Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Hill
      • Wolf Hill is located in Carroll County

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

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

  • Westminster, which is the Seat of Carroll County, lies just to the West Southwest.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 49 miles [78.9 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Greenmount to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 51 miles [82.1 km] to the south (S). 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 most of three days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,859 miles [9,429.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,567 miles [10,568.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,443 miles [7,150.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Carroll County: www.ccgov.carr.org/

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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Greenmount) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Greenmount. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6312, Longitude: -76.8625       In this case, the coordinates for Greenmount 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Greenmount 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 Greenmount 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 307.737 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.379 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.353 degrees.




 

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