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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 Orchard View, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Orchard View 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 Orchard View:
    • 39.676498, -76.083005
    • 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 Orchard View
  • 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 Orchard View ...

We found nine communities that share the name Orchard View.

There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Orchard View.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another seven communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Prince George's County
      • This Orchard View is located in Prince George's County and lies 62 miles [99.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Orchard View.
    • Queen Anne's County
      • This Orchard View is located in Queen Anne's County and lies 44 miles [70.8 km]<1> to the south of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queen Anne's County community of Orchard View.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • New Jersey
      • Burlington County
      • This Orchard View is located in Burlington County and lies 69 miles [111 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Burlington County community of Orchard View.
    • Ohio
      • Wood County
      • This Orchard View is located in Wood County and lies 406 miles [653.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Orchard View.
    • Oregon
      • Yamhill County
      • This Orchard View is located in Yamhill County and lies 2,399 miles [3,860.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yamhill County community of Orchard View.
    • Tennessee
      • Roane County
      • This Orchard View is located in Roane County and lies 518 miles [833.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Orchard View.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Orchard View is located in Davis County and lies 1,873 miles [3,014.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Orchard View.
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Orchard View is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,885 miles [3,033.6 km] to the west northwest of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Orchard View.
    • Virginia
      • Montgomery County
      • This Orchard View is located in Montgomery County and lies 287 miles [461.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Orchard View that is located in Cecil County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Orchard View.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Orchard View ...

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.

  • Clearview
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clearview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clearview
    • Clearview is located in Cecil County
  • Frank
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frank
    • Frank is located in Cecil County
  • Honeysuckle Hollow
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honeysuckle Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honeysuckle Hollow
    • Honeysuckle Hollow is located in Cecil County
  • Jacks Corner
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jacks Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacks Corner
    • Jacks Corner is located in Cecil County
  • Liberty Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Grove
    • Liberty Grove is located in Cecil County
  • Misty Meadows
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Misty Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Misty Meadows
    • Misty Meadows is located in Cecil County
  • Mount Pleasant View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Pleasant View
    • Mount Pleasant View is located in Cecil County
  • Oak Grove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
    • Oak Grove is located in Cecil County
  • Pleasant View
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
    • Pleasant View is located in Cecil County
  • Richards Oak
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Richards Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Richards Oak
    • Richards Oak is located in Cecil County
  • Rising Sun
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rising Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rising Sun
    • Rising Sun is located in Cecil County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,784 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rising Sun <3>
  • Spring Meadow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Meadow
    • Spring Meadow is located in Cecil County
  • Continue List   (7 more) ...
    • Sunnyside
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside
      • Sunnyside is located in Cecil County
    • Sunset Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Gardens
      • Sunset Gardens is located in Cecil County
    • Sunset Knoll
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Knoll
      • Sunset Knoll is located in Cecil County
    • Sunview
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunview
      • Sunview is located in Cecil County
    • Sweet Grass Meadow
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sweet Grass Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweet Grass Meadow
      • Sweet Grass Meadow is located in Cecil County
    • Vinegar Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vinegar Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vinegar Hill
      • Vinegar Hill is located in Cecil County
    • Woodlawn
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn
      • Woodlawn is located in Cecil County

How Far From Orchard View to ...

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

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

  • Elkton, which is the Seat of Cecil County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<1> to the east southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Orchard View to Elkton, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 52 miles [83.7 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 74 miles [119.1 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take less than two hours, a buggy would take most of three days and walking would take 5 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,824 miles [9,372.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,530 miles [10,509 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,407 miles [7,092.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Cecil County: www.ccgov.org/

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 from Point A (ie- Orchard View) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Orchard View. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6765, Longitude: -76.0830       In this case, the coordinates for Orchard View have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Orchard View 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 307.27 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.857 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.001 degrees.




 

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