Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in North Point Village, we use the following websites to find information relevant to North Point Village and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for North Point Village

• 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 North Point Village:
  • 39.266774, -76.471628
  • 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 North Point 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 Baltimore County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
  • Since North Point Village is near Baltimore City and also Anne Arundel County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
  • eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel 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 North Point Village ...

We found one communities that share the name North Point Village.

Within Maryland, the name North Point Village is unique.

Beyond Maryland, there is another community also named North Point Village in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • North Carolina
    • Cumberland County
    • This North Point Village is located in Cumberland County and lies 316 miles [508.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the North Point Village that is located in Baltimore County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of North Point Village.

Curious and Interesting Names Near North Point 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.

• Airport Beach ‑ Historic
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Beach
  • Airport Beach is located in Baltimore County
• Breezy Point Beach
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Point Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Point Beach
  • Breezy Point Beach is located in Baltimore County
• Cedar Beach
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Beach
  • Cedar Beach is located in Baltimore County
• Eagle Nest
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Nest
  • Eagle Nest is located in Baltimore County
• Edgewater
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
  • Edgewater is located in Baltimore County
• Evergreen Park
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Park
  • Evergreen Park is located in Baltimore County
• Golden Ring
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden Ring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden Ring
  • Golden Ring is located in Baltimore County
• Goldentree
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Goldentree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goldentree
  • Goldentree is located in Baltimore County
• Graceland
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graceland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceland
  • Graceland is located in Baltimore County
• Gray Haven
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Haven
  • Gray Haven is located in Baltimore County
• Harborview
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harborview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harborview
  • Harborview is located in Baltimore County
• Hartland Run
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland Run
  • Hartland Run is located in Baltimore County
• Continue List   (18 more) ...
  • Hartland Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland Village
    • Hartland Village is located in Baltimore County
  • Hillbrook
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillbrook
    • Hillbrook is located in Baltimore County
  • Holly Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Beach
    • Holly Beach is located in Baltimore County
  • Island View Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island View Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island View Beach
    • Island View Beach is located in Baltimore County
  • Lodge Forest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lodge Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodge Forest
    • Lodge Forest is located in Baltimore County
  • Lynch Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch Point
    • Lynch Point is located in Baltimore County
  • Marys Choice
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marys Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marys Choice
    • Marys Choice is located in Baltimore County
  • Middlesex
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlesex have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlesex
    • Middlesex is located in Baltimore County
  • Orangeville
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orangeville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orangeville
    • Orangeville is located in Baltimore City
  • Porters Park
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Porters Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porters Park
    • Porters Park is located in Baltimore County
  • Riverview ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
    • Riverview is located in Baltimore City
  • Rockaway Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockaway Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockaway Beach
    • Rockaway Beach is located in Baltimore County
  • Rosedale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosedale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
    • Rosedale is located in Baltimore County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosedale <3>
  • Sparrows Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparrows Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrows Point
    • Sparrows Point is located in Baltimore County
  • Stab
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stab have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stab
    • Stab is located in Baltimore County
  • Sue Creek Landing
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sue Creek Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sue Creek Landing
    • Sue Creek Landing is located in Baltimore County
  • Turkey Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Point
    • Turkey Point is located in Baltimore County
  • Wildwood Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Beach
    • Wildwood Beach is located in Baltimore County

How Far From North Point 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 North Point Village to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from North Point Village to Towson, with an average speed<4> 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south (S). The buggy would take 6 hours and walking would take just over a day.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,858 miles [9,427.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,563 miles [10,562.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,440 miles [7,145.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for North Point Village. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Baltimore County: www.co.ba.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/