Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Martindale, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Martindale and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Martindale
- 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 Martindale:
- 39.138998, -76.595799
- 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 Martindale
- 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 Martindale is near Baltimore City and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore 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 Martindale ...
We found fourteen communities that share the name Martindale.
There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Martindale.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these thirteen communities, twelve are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Harford County
- This Martindale is located in Harford County and lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Martindale.
- Harford County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alberta
- This Martindale lies 1,972 miles [3,173.6 km]<1> to the northwest of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- This Martindale is located in Pulaski County and lies 926 miles [1,490.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Martindale.
- Georgia
- Walker County
- This Martindale is located in Walker County and lies 572 miles [920.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Martindale.
- Kansas
- Coffey 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 Kansas community of Martindale [Coffey County].
- Michigan
- Otsego 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 Michigan community of Martindale [Otsego County].
- New York
- Columbia County
- This Martindale is located in Columbia County and lies 262 miles [421.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Martindale.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Martindale [Mecklenburg County].
- Pennsylvania
- Cambria County
- This Martindale is located in Cambria County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km]<1> to the northwest of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cambria County community of Martindale.
- Lancaster County
- This Martindale is located in Lancaster County and lies 75 miles [120.7 km] to the north northeast of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Martindale.
- Quebec
- This Martindale lies 463 miles [745.1 km]<1> to the north of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- South Carolina
- Oconee County
- This Martindale is located in Oconee County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Martindale.
- Texas
- Caldwell County
- This Martindale is located in Caldwell County and lies 1,363 miles [2,193.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caldwell County community of Martindale.
- Washington
- Franklin County
- This Martindale is located in Franklin County and lies 2,178 miles [3,505.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Martindale that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Martindale.
- Alberta
Curious and Interesting Names Near Martindale ...
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.
- Beauty Beach
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beauty Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beauty Beach
- Beauty Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Dundee
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Fox Chase
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Foxhollow
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Freetown
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Freetown Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freetown Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freetown Village
- Freetown Village is located in Anne Arundel County
- Gatewater
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Glen Gardens
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Gardens
- Glen Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
- Glen Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hollow
- Glen Hollow is located in Anne Arundel County
- Green Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Haven
- Green Haven is located in Anne Arundel County
- Greentree
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Harpers Mill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harpers Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Mill
- Harpers Mill is located in Anne Arundel County
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- High Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Point
- High Point is located in Anne Arundel County
- Long Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast) - Marley
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Marley Park Beach
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Park Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Park Beach
- Marley Park Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Marley Run
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Run
- Marley Run is located in Anne Arundel County
- Meadow Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
- Meadow Brook is located in Anne Arundel County
- Millrace
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Point Pleasant
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Point Pleasant have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Point Pleasant
- Point Pleasant is located in Anne Arundel County
- Sandy Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandy Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Oaks
- Sandy Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
- Silver Sands
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Sands
- Silver Sands is located in Anne Arundel County
- Stonehaven
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonehaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonehaven
- Stonehaven is located in Anne Arundel County
- Sun Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
- Sun Valley is located in Anne Arundel County
- Timber Glade
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Glade have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Glade
- Timber Glade is located in Anne Arundel County
- Towering Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Towering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Towering Oaks
- Towering Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
- Twin Cove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Twin Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Ridge
- Twin Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Village Square
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Square
- Village Square is located in Anne Arundel County
- Windy Knolls
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windy Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Knolls
- Windy Knolls is located in Anne Arundel County
- Woods Edge
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
- Woods Edge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Woodside Square
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Square have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Square
- Woodside Square is located in Anne Arundel County
- High Point
How Far From Martindale 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 Martindale to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Martindale and extending to:
- Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Martindale to Annapolis, 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southeast (SSE). The buggy would take nearly four hours and walking would take five to six hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest (SW). 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 5,869 miles [9,445.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,574 miles [10,579.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,450 miles [7,161.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Martindale. 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 'straight-line' (or 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- Martindale) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Martindale. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1390, Longitude: -76.5958 In this case, the coordinates for Martindale 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 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 Martindale 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> | 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 Martindale, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Martindale 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 307.613 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.162 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.434 degrees. |