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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 Northampton, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Northampton 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 Northampton:
    • 39.642328, -76.450241
    • 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 Northampton
  • 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 Northampton ...

We found ten communities that share the name Northampton.

There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Northampton.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another eight communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these eight communities, nine are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Baltimore County
      • This Northampton is located in Baltimore County and lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Northampton that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Northampton.
    • Prince George's 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 Maryland community of Northampton [Prince George's County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Illinois
      • Peoria 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 Illinois community of Northampton [Peoria County].
    • Massachusetts
      • Hampshire County
      • This Northampton is located in Hampshire County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Northampton that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampshire County community of Northampton.
    • New Brunswick
      • This Northampton lies 631 miles [1,015.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Northampton that is located in Harford County.
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington 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 New Jersey community of Northampton [Burlington County].
    • New York
      • Fulton 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 New York community of Northampton [Fulton County].
      • Suffolk County
      • This Northampton is located in Suffolk County and lies 216 miles [347.6 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Northampton that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Northampton.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Northampton County
      • This Northampton is located in Northampton County and lies 87 miles [140 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Northampton that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Northampton.
    • Virginia
      • Hampton City
      • This Northampton is located in Hampton City and lies 179 miles [288.1 km]<1> to the south of the Northampton that is located in Harford County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hampton City community of Northampton.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Northampton ...

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.

  • Bushs Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bushs Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bushs Corner
    • Bushs Corner is located in Harford County
  • Cherry Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
    • Cherry Hill is located in Harford County
  • Chrome Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chrome Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chrome Hill
    • Chrome Hill is located in Harford County
  • Clover Field
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clover Field have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clover Field
    • Clover Field is located in Harford County
  • Coopstown
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopstown
    • Coopstown is located in Harford County
  • Coventry Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coventry Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coventry Meadows
    • Coventry Meadows is located in Harford County
  • Deer Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Meadows
    • Deer Meadows is located in Harford County
  • Eden Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Hills
    • Eden Hills is located in Harford County
  • Federal Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Federal Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Federal Hill
    • Federal Hill is located in Harford County
  • Ferncliff
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferncliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferncliff
    • Ferncliff is located in Harford County
  • Hunt Crest
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Crest
    • Hunt Crest is located in Harford County
  • Madonna Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Madonna Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Madonna Hills
    • Madonna Hills is located in Harford County
  • Continue List   (10 more) ...
    • Midsummer Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midsummer Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midsummer Hill
      • Midsummer Hill is located in Harford County
    • Minefield
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minefield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minefield
      • Minefield is located in Harford County
    • Quail Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Hills
      • Quail Hills is located in Harford County
    • Rockridge Forest
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockridge Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockridge Forest
      • Rockridge Forest is located in Harford County
    • Rolling Knolls
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Knolls
      • Rolling Knolls is located in Harford County
    • Seven Cedars
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Cedars have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Cedars
      • Seven Cedars is located in Harford County
    • Spooners Creek
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spooners Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spooners Creek
      • Spooners Creek is located in Harford County
    • Spring Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Meadows
      • Spring Meadows is located in Harford County
    • Stirrup Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stirrup Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stirrup Run
      • Stirrup Run is located in Harford County
    • Whispering Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods
      • Whispering Woods is located in Harford County

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

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

  • Bel Air, which is the Seat of Harford County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Northampton to Bel Air, with an average speed<4> 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 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south (S). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 60 miles [96.6 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,841 miles [9,400.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,548 miles [10,538 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,424 miles [7,119.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Harford County: www.co.ha.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- Northampton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Northampton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6423, Longitude: -76.4502       In this case, the coordinates for Northampton 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 Northampton 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 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 Northampton 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 307.491 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.102 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.172 degrees.




 

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