Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Holly Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Holly Hill and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Holly Hill
- 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 Holly Hill:
- 38.732062, -76.565236
- 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 Holly Hill
- 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 Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
- Since Holly Hill is near Calvert County and also Prince George's County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Calvert County
- eBird sighting report for Prince George's 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:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Holly Hill ...
We found twelve communities that share the name Holly Hill.
There are three communities within Maryland that are also named Holly Hill.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another nine communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Dorchester County
- This Holly Hill is located in Dorchester County and lies 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> to the east of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dorchester County community of Holly Hill.
- Montgomery County
- This Holly Hill is located in Montgomery County and lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Holly Hill.
- Prince George's County
- This Holly Hill is located in Prince George's County and lies 23 miles [37 km]<1> to the west of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Holly Hill.
- Dorchester County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Delaware
- Sussex County
- This Holly Hill is located in Sussex County and lies 61 miles [98.2 km]<1> to the east of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Holly Hill.
- Florida
- Volusia County
- This Holly Hill is located in Volusia County and lies 703 miles [1,131.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Volusia County community of Holly Hill.
- Georgia
- Troup County
- This Holly Hill is located in Troup County and lies 613 miles [986.5 km]<1> to the southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Holly Hill.
- Louisiana
- Caddo Parish
- This Holly Hill is located in Caddo Parish and lies 1,058 miles [1,702.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caddo Parish community of Holly Hill.
- North Carolina
- Henderson County
- This Holly Hill is located in Henderson County and lies 401 miles [645.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Holly Hill.
- Pennsylvania
- Bucks County
- This Holly Hill is located in Bucks County and lies 135 miles [217.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Holly Hill.
- South Carolina
- Orangeburg County
- This Holly Hill is located in Orangeburg County and lies 430 miles [692 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orangeburg County community of Holly Hill.
- Pickens County
- This Holly Hill is located in Pickens County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km] to the southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickens County community of Holly Hill.
- Tennessee
- Washington County
- This Holly Hill is located in Washington County and lies 358 miles [576.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Holly Hill that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Holly Hill.
- Delaware
Curious and Interesting Names Near Holly Hill ...
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.
- Baywalker Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baywalker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baywalker Village
- Baywalker Village is located in Anne Arundel County
- Burnt Oak
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Fairhaven
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast) - Friendship
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
- Friendship is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendship <3>
- Friendship Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship Woods
- Friendship Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
- Marion Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Oaks
- Marion Oaks is located in Calvert County
- Masons Beach
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Masons Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Masons Beach
- Masons Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Paris
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Paris Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Oaks
- Paris Oaks is located in Calvert County
- Paris Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Pines
- Paris Pines is located in Calvert County
- Paris Poplars
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Poplars have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Poplars
- Paris Poplars is located in Calvert County
- Queen Anne Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Queen Anne Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Queen Anne Hill
- Queen Anne Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Continue List (9 more) ...
- Ridgeview
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Rose Haven
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rose Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rose Haven
- Rose Haven is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rose Haven <3>
- Sam Owings Place
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sam Owings Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sam Owings Place
- Sam Owings Place is located in Calvert County
- Sycamore Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Ridge
- Sycamore Ridge is located in Calvert County
- Tall Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Trails
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Tranquility
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquility have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
- Tranquility is located in Anne Arundel County
- Woodside View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside View
- Woodside View is located in Anne Arundel County
- Wuthering Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wuthering Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wuthering Heights
- Wuthering Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
- Ridgeview
How Far From Holly Hill 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 Holly Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Holly Hill and extending to:
- Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Holly Hill to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> 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 five to six hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast (NNE). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take most of a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west northwest (WNW). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,884 miles [9,469.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,587 miles [10,600.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,465 miles [7,185.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Holly Hill. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.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 things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Holly Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Holly Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.7321, Longitude: -76.5652 In this case, the coordinates for Holly Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Holly Hill 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 307.623 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.11 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.581 degrees. |