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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 Murray Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill:
    • 39.145941, -76.875529
    • 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 Murray Hill
  • 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 Murray Hill ...

We found fifteen communities that share the name Murray Hill.

There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Murray Hill.

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

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Baltimore County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Baltimore County and lies 21 miles [33.8 km]<1> to the northeast of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Murray Hill.
    • Prince George's County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Prince George's County and lies 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Murray Hill.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Florida
      • Duval County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Duval County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Duval County community of Murray Hill.
    • Georgia
      • Burke County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Burke County and lies 505 miles [812.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burke County community of Murray Hill.
      • Dougherty County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Dougherty County and lies 663 miles [1,067 km] to the southwest of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Murray Hill.
    • Kentucky
      • Jefferson County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Jefferson County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km]<1> to the west of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Murray Hill.
    • Manitoba
      • We haven't found the location of this community yet.
    • Minnesota
      • Ramsey 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 Minnesota community of Murray Hill [Ramsey County].
    • New Hampshire
      • Merrimack County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Merrimack County and lies 401 miles [645.3 km]<1> to the northeast of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Merrimack County community of Murray Hill.
    • New Jersey
      • Union County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Union County and lies 169 miles [272 km]<1> to the northeast of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Murray Hill.
    • New York
      • New York County
      • This Murray Hill is located in New York County and lies 189 miles [304.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New York County community of Murray Hill.
      • Queens County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Queens County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km] to the northeast of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queens County community of Murray Hill.
      • Westchester County
      • This Murray Hill is located in Westchester County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km] to the northeast of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Murray Hill.
    • Ontario
      • This Murray Hill lies 362 miles [582.6 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Murray Hill that is located in Howard County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • McKean 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 Pennsylvania community of Murray Hill [McKean County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Murray 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.

  • Arrowhead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Howard County
  • Chase Eden
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase Eden
    • Chase Eden is located in Howard County
  • Cherrywood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Prince George's County
  • Dasher Green
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dasher Green have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dasher Green
    • Dasher Green is located in Howard County
  • Elkhorn
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkhorn
    • Elkhorn is located in Howard County
  • Flamewood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flamewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flamewood
    • Flamewood is located in Howard County
  • Heritage Woods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Woods
    • Heritage Woods is located in Howard County
  • High Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Ridge
    • High Ridge is located in Howard County
  • Holiday Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
    • Holiday Hills is located in Howard County
  • Holly House
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly House have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly House
    • Holly House is located in Howard County
  • Hopewell
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell
    • Hopewell is located in Howard County
  • Hopkins Mead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopkins Mead have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopkins Mead
    • Hopkins Mead is located in Howard County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Howard Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Hills
      • Howard Hills is located in Howard County
    • Lakeview
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
      • Lakeview is located in Howard County
    • Laurel Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Oaks
      • Laurel Oaks is located in Prince George's County
    • Magnolia ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Magnolia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Magnolia
      • Magnolia is located in Howard County
    • Mission Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Heights
      • Mission Heights is located in Howard County
    • Pleasant Grove
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      • Pleasant Grove is located in Howard County
    • River Island
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Island have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Island
      • River Island is located in Howard County
    • Robinsons Promise
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinsons Promise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robinsons Promise
      • Robinsons Promise is located in Howard County
    • Saddle Creek
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddle Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddle Creek
      • Saddle Creek is located in Montgomery County
    • Savage
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Scotchtown Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotchtown Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotchtown Hills
      • Scotchtown Hills is located in Prince George's County
    • Settlers Landing
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Settlers Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Landing
      • Settlers Landing is located in Howard County
    • Stonebrook
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebrook
      • Stonebrook is located in Howard County
    • Twin Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
      • Twin Oaks is located in Howard County
    • Woodvalley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodvalley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodvalley
      • Woodvalley is located in Howard County

How Far From Murray Hill 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 Murray Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Murray Hill to Ellicott City, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 23 miles [37 km] to the east southeast (ESE). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take 6 hours and walking would take just over a day.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,880 miles [9,462.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,586 miles [10,599.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,463 miles [7,182.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Murray Hill. 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: https://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- Murray Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Murray Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1459, Longitude: -76.8755       In this case, the coordinates for Murray Hill 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 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 Murray Hill 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>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Murray Hill 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 307.778 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.35 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.55 degrees.




 

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