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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 Indian Village, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Indian Village 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 Indian Village:
    • 39.096499, -76.526352
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Indian Village
  • 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:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
    • Since Indian Village is near Baltimore County and also Baltimore City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
    • Open the 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Indian Village

Communities Also Named Indian Village ...

We found 27 communities that are also named Indian Village.

Within Maryland, the name Indian Village is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of 27 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 27 communities, 26 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alaska
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alaska community of Indian Village.
    • California
      • Inyo County
      • This Indian Village is located in Inyo County and lies 2,191 miles [3,526.1 km]<2> to the west of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Inyo County community of Indian Village.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Indian Village is located in Hillsborough County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Indian Village.
    • Georgia
      • Bartow County
      • This Indian Village is located in Bartow County and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bartow County community of Indian Village.
    • Illinois
      • Winnebago County
      • This Indian Village is located in Winnebago County and lies 692 miles [1,113.7 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Indian Village.
    • Indiana
      • Allen County
      • This Indian Village is located in Allen County and lies 476 miles [766 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen County community of Indian Village.
      • Delaware County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Indian Village [Delaware County].
      • Noble County
      • This Indian Village is located in Noble County and lies 505 miles [812.7 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Noble County community of Indian Village.
      • Putnam 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 Indiana community of Indian Village [Putnam County].
      • Saint Joseph County
      • This Indian Village is located in Saint Joseph County and lies 541 miles [870.7 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Joseph County community of Indian Village.
      • Tippecanoe County
      • This Indian Village is located in Tippecanoe County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the west northwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tippecanoe County community of Indian Village.
    • Kansas
      • Montgomery County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Indian Village [Montgomery County].
    • Louisiana
      • Allen Parish
      • This Indian Village is located in Allen Parish and lies 1,104 miles [1,776.7 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allen Parish community of Indian Village.
      • Iberville Parish
      • This Indian Village is located in Iberville Parish and lies 1,035 miles [1,665.7 km] to the west southwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Iberville Parish community of Indian Village.
      • Ouachita Parish
      • This Indian Village is located in Ouachita Parish and lies 998 miles [1,606.1 km] to the west southwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ouachita Parish community of Indian Village.
    • Michigan
      • Muskegon County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Indian Village [Muskegon County].
    • Missouri
      • Jackson County
      • This Indian Village is located in Jackson County and lies 967 miles [1,556.2 km]<2> to the west of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Indian Village.
      • Warren County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Warren County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Indian Village.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Indian Village lies 664 miles [1,068.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • New York
      • Onondaga County
      • This Indian Village is located in Onondaga County and lies 266 miles [428.1 km]<2> to the north of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Onondaga County community of Indian Village.
    • Oklahoma
      • Osage County
      • This Indian Village is located in Osage County and lies 1,097 miles [1,765.5 km]<2> to the west of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Osage County community of Indian Village.
    • Oregon
      • Harney County
      • This Indian Village is located in Harney County and lies 2,203 miles [3,545.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harney County community of Indian Village.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Adams County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Pennsylvania community of Indian Village [Adams County].
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Indian Village is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,870 miles [3,009.5 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Indian Village.
      • San Juan County
      • This Indian Village is located in San Juan County and lies 1,785 miles [2,872.7 km] to the west of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Juan County community of Indian Village.
    • Washington
      • Skagit County
      • This Indian Village is located in Skagit County and lies 2,349 miles [3,780.3 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skagit County community of Indian Village.
    • West Virginia
      • Putnam County
      • This Indian Village is located in Putnam County and lies 295 miles [474.8 km]<2> to the west of the Indian Village that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Indian Village.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Indian Village ...

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.

  • Birchwood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Birchwood is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
  • Captains Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Captains Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Cove
  • Clearview Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Clearview Village is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview Village
  • Cool Pond
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Cool Pond is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cool Pond
  • Crystal Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Crystal Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Beach
  • Cypress Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Cypress Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Creek
  • Divinity Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Divinity Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Divinity Cove
  • Eagle Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Eagle Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Hill
  • Fairoaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Fairoaks is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairoaks
  • Fernbrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Fernbrook is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernbrook
  • Frost
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Frost is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost
  • Jacobsville
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jacobsville is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacobsville
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Jennings
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jennings is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennings
    • Jones
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Jones is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
    • Lake Shore
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Lake Shore is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shore
    • Longmeadow
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Longmeadow is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longmeadow
    • Longview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Longview is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
    • Maceys Corner
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Maceys Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maceys Corner
    • Oak Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Oak Grove is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
    • Oak Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Oak Hollow is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hollow
    • Oak Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Oak Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
    • Pack Town
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Pack Town is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pack Town
    • Pine Crest
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Pine Crest is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Crest
    • Riding Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Riding Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riding Woods
    • Rivendell
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Rivendell is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivendell
    • Rock Creek Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Rock Creek Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Landing
    • Round Bay
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Round Bay is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bay
    • Royal Beach
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Royal Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Beach
    • Smugglers Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Smugglers Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smugglers Cove
    • Sunset Knoll
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Sunset Knoll is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Knoll
    • Trinity Farms
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Trinity Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity Farms
    • Twin Harbors
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Twin Harbors is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Harbors
    • Willowbrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Willowbrook is located in Anne Arundel County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook

How Far From Indian Village to ...

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

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

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the south southeast (SSE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 30 miles [48.3 km]<2> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Indian Village to White House, with an average speed<4> 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 shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,867 miles [9,442 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,572 miles [10,576.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,449 miles [7,160 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Indian Village 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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or 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- Indian Village) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<3>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 Indian Village, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<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 Indian Village to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Indian Village. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0965, Longitude: -76.5264       In this case, the coordinates for Indian Village have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.575 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.113 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.422 degrees.