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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 Happy Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley:
    • 39.669270, -76.812198
    • 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 Happy Valley
  • 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 Happy Valley ...

We found 31 communities that share the name Happy Valley.

Within Maryland, the name Happy Valley is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 31 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 31 communities, 29 are located in the United States and three are in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alaska
      • This Happy Valley lies 4,496 miles [7,235.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
    • British Columbia
      • This Happy Valley lies 2,356 miles [3,791.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
    • California
      • Calaveras County
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Happy Valley [Calaveras County].
      • El Dorado County
      • This Happy Valley is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,319 miles [3,732.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Happy Valley.
      • Los Angeles County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,297 miles [3,696.7 km] to the west of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of Happy Valley.
      • Shasta County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Shasta County and lies 2,382 miles [3,833.5 km] to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shasta County community of Happy Valley.
    • Florida
      • Escambia County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Escambia County and lies 838 miles [1,348.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Escambia County community of Happy Valley.
    • Georgia
      • Hall County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Hall County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hall County community of Happy Valley.
      • McDuffie County
      • This Happy Valley is located in McDuffie County and lies 536 miles [862.6 km] to the southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDuffie County community of Happy Valley.
      • Walker County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Walker County and lies 569 miles [915.7 km] to the west southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Happy Valley.
    • Hawaii
      • This Happy Valley lies 4,773 miles [7,681.4 km]<1> to the west of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
    • Missouri
      • Harrison County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Happy Valley [Harrison County].
    • Montana
      • Flathead County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Montana community of Happy Valley [Flathead County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Hillsborough County and lies 338 miles [544 km]<1> to the northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Happy Valley.
    • New Mexico
      • Eddy County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Happy Valley [Eddy County].
    • New York
      • Oswego County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Oswego County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km]<1> to the north of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oswego County community of Happy Valley.
      • Rockland County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Rockland County and lies 178 miles [286.5 km] to the northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockland County community of Happy Valley.
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
      • This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Newfoundland and Labrador community of Happy Valley.
    • North Carolina
      • Buncombe County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Buncombe County and lies 418 miles [672.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Buncombe County community of Happy Valley.
      • Caldwell County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Caldwell County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km] to the southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Happy Valley.
    • Ontario
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ontario community of Happy Valley.
    • Oregon
      • Clackamas County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Clackamas County and lies 2,326 miles [3,743.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clackamas County community of Happy Valley.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Luzerne County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Luzerne County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Happy Valley.
    • Tennessee
      • Blount County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Blount County and lies 480 miles [772.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Happy Valley.
      • Carter County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Happy Valley [Carter County].
    • Texas
      • Nacogdoches County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Nacogdoches County and lies 1,140 miles [1,834.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nacogdoches County community of Happy Valley.
      • Taylor County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Taylor County and lies 1,397 miles [2,248.3 km] to the west southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Taylor County community of Happy Valley.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Happy Valley.
    • Virginia
      • Campbell County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Campbell County and lies 208 miles [334.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Happy Valley.
    • Washington
      • Clallam County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Clallam County and lies 2,338 miles [3,762.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clallam County community of Happy Valley.
      • Whatcom County
      • This Happy Valley is located in Whatcom County and lies 2,307 miles [3,712.8 km] to the west northwest of the Happy Valley that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Whatcom County community of Happy Valley.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Happy Valley ...

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.

  • Brothers Delight
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brothers Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brothers Delight
    • Brothers Delight is located in Carroll County
  • Forest Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Knoll
    • Forest Knoll is located in Carroll County
  • Greenmount
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenmount have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenmount
    • Greenmount is located in Carroll County
  • Gunpowder Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gunpowder Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gunpowder Ridge
    • Gunpowder Ridge is located in Carroll County
  • Hunt Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Ridge
    • Hunt Ridge is located in Carroll County
  • Maple Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
    • Maple Grove is located in Carroll County
  • Peaceful Valley
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peaceful Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peaceful Valley
    • Peaceful Valley is located in Carroll County
  • Prettyboy Trails
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prettyboy Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prettyboy Trails
    • Prettyboy Trails is located in Baltimore County
  • Rockbrook Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockbrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockbrook Village
    • Rockbrook Village is located in Carroll County
  • Roller
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roller
    • Roller is located in Carroll County
  • Seven Havens
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Havens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Havens
    • Seven Havens is located in Carroll County
  • Steeplechase
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Steeplechase have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Steeplechase
    • Steeplechase is located in Baltimore County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Sugar Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Valley
      • Sugar Valley is located in Carroll County
    • Sunset Way
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Way have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Way
      • Sunset Way is located in Carroll County
    • Valley Vista
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Vista
      • Valley Vista is located in Carroll County
    • Walkers Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walkers Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walkers Run
      • Walkers Run is located in Baltimore County
    • Young Mans Fancy
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Young Mans Fancy
      • Young Mans Fancy is located in Carroll County

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

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

  • Westminster, which is the Seat of Carroll County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the west southwest. If you could walk a straight line from Happy Valley to Westminster, with an average speed<5> 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 50 miles [80.5 km] to the south southeast (SSE). 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 White House (Washington, DC) is 54 miles [86.9 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three 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 6,563 miles [10,562.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,439 miles [7,143.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Happy Valley. 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' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Happy Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Happy Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6693, Longitude: -76.8122       In this case, the coordinates for Happy Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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 Happy Valley, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<3>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 Happy Valley 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.
<4>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.
<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 Happy Valley 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 307.704 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.348 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.317 degrees.




 

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