Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Hilltop, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Hilltop and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Hilltop
- 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 Hilltop:
- 39.272884, -76.801085
- 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 Hilltop
- 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 Howard County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Howard County
- Since Hilltop is near Baltimore County and also Baltimore City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- 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 Hilltop ...
We found 49 communities that share the name Hilltop.
There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Hilltop.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 48 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 48 communities, 48 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Cochise 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 Arizona community of Hilltop [Cochise County].
- Mohave County
- This Hilltop is located in Mohave County and lies 2,050 miles [3,299.2 km]<1> to the west of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mohave County community of Hilltop.
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Menard County
- This Hilltop is located in Menard County and lies 696 miles [1,120.1 km]<1> to the west of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Menard County community of Hilltop.
- Saint Clair County
- This Hilltop is located in Saint Clair County and lies 712 miles [1,145.9 km] to the west of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Clair County community of Hilltop.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Grant County
- This Hilltop is located in Grant County and lies 419 miles [674.3 km]<1> to the west of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Hilltop.
- Grayson County
- This Hilltop is located in Grayson County and lies 520 miles [836.9 km] to the west of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grayson County community of Hilltop.
- Logan County
- This Hilltop is located in Logan County and lies 571 miles [918.9 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Hilltop.
- Louisiana
- Manitoba
- This Hilltop lies 1,356 miles [2,182.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- Michigan
- Berrien 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 Michigan community of Hilltop [Berrien County].
- Grand Traverse County
- This Hilltop is located in Grand Traverse County and lies 584 miles [939.9 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grand Traverse County community of Hilltop.
- Marquette 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 Michigan community of Hilltop [Marquette County].
- Minnesota
- Anoka County
- This Hilltop is located in Anoka County and lies 929 miles [1,495.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anoka County community of Hilltop.
- Polk 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 Minnesota community of Hilltop [Polk County].
- Missouri
- Barry County
- This Hilltop is located in Barry County and lies 944 miles [1,519.2 km]<1> to the west of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Barry County community of Hilltop.
- Scott County
- This Hilltop is located in Scott County and lies 702 miles [1,129.8 km] to the west of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Hilltop.
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Guilford County
- This Hilltop is located in Guilford County and lies 280 miles [450.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Guilford County community of Hilltop.
- Lincoln 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 North Carolina community of Hilltop [Lincoln County].
- Ohio
- Franklin County
- This Hilltop is located in Franklin County and lies 245 miles [394.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Hilltop.
- Miami 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 Ohio community of Hilltop [Miami County].
- Monroe County
- This Hilltop is located in Monroe County and lies 233 miles [375 km] to the west of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Hilltop.
- Trumbull County
- This Hilltop is located in Trumbull County and lies 245 miles [394.3 km] to the northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trumbull County community of Hilltop.
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- This Hilltop is located in Bedford County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Hilltop.
- Henry County
- This Hilltop is located in Henry County and lies 660 miles [1,062.2 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Hilltop.
- Montgomery County
- This Hilltop is located in Montgomery County and lies 608 miles [978.5 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Hilltop.
- Rutherford County
- This Hilltop is located in Rutherford County and lies 578 miles [930.2 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Hilltop.
- Texas
- Bexar County
- This Hilltop is located in Bexar County and lies 1,405 miles [2,261.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bexar County community of Hilltop.
- Frio County
- This Hilltop is located in Frio County and lies 1,468 miles [2,362.5 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frio County community of Hilltop.
- Gillespie County
- This Hilltop is located in Gillespie County and lies 1,392 miles [2,240.2 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gillespie County community of Hilltop.
- Starr County
- This Hilltop is located in Starr County and lies 1,553 miles [2,499.3 km] to the west southwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Starr County community of Hilltop.
- Utah
- Davis County
- This Hilltop is located in Davis County and lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Hilltop.
- Salt Lake County
- This Hilltop is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,846 miles [2,970.8 km] to the west northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Hilltop.
- Virginia
- Washington
- King County
- This Hilltop is located in King County and lies 2,309 miles [3,716 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Hilltop that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the King County community of Hilltop.
- Whatcom 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 Washington community of Hilltop [Whatcom County].
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hilltop ...
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.
- Chapelview
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapelview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapelview
- Chapelview is located in Howard County
- Chestnut Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Farms
- Chestnut Farms is located in Howard County
- Chestnut Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill is located in Howard County
- Frederick Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frederick Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frederick Village
- Frederick Village is located in Baltimore County
- Gray
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Gray Rock
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Gray Rock Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray Rock Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Rock Farms
- Gray Rock Farms is located in Howard County
- Grays Level
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grays Level have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grays Level
- Grays Level is located in Baltimore County
- Howard Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Heights
- Howard Heights is located in Howard County
- Ivy Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Rockland
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Rolling Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
- Rolling Ridge is located in Howard County
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- Sky View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Thistle
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Thornbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thornbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thornbrook
- Thornbrook is located in Howard County
- Timber Point
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Point
- Timber Point is located in Baltimore County
- Toll House
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toll House have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toll House
- Toll House is located in Howard County
- Wheatfield Way
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatfield Way have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatfield Way
- Wheatfield Way is located in Howard County
- Sky View
How Far From Hilltop 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 Hilltop to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Hilltop and extending to:
- Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies just to the South Southeast.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Hilltop to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,872 miles [9,450.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,578 miles [10,586.3 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>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hilltop. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Howard County: www.co.ho.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 drawn from Point A (ie- Hilltop) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hilltop. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2729, Longitude: -76.8011 In this case, the coordinates for Hilltop 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 Hilltop, 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 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 Hilltop 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 Hilltop 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 307.725 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.31 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.469 degrees. |