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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 Pine Valley, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley:
    • 39.136775, -76.885807
    • 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 Pine Valley
  • 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 Pine Valley ...

We found 33 communities that share the name Pine Valley.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Pine Valley.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another 32 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 32 communities, 31 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Baltimore County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Pine Valley [Baltimore County].
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Independence County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Arkansas community of Pine Valley [Independence County].
    • British Columbia
      • This Pine Valley lies 2,293 miles [3,690.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
    • California
      • San Diego County
      • This Pine Valley is located in San Diego County and lies 2,239 miles [3,603.3 km]<2> to the west of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Diego County community of Pine Valley.
    • Colorado
      • Douglas County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Douglas County and lies 1,482 miles [2,385 km]<2> to the west of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Pine Valley.
    • Georgia
      • Cook County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Cook County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<2> to the southwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Pine Valley.
      • Richmond County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Pine Valley [Richmond County].
      • Ware County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Ware County and lies 633 miles [1,018.7 km] to the south southwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ware County community of Pine Valley.
    • Illinois
      • Lake County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Lake County and lies 621 miles [999.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lake County community of Pine Valley.
    • Indiana
      • Allen County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Pine Valley [Allen County].
      • Orange County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Orange County and lies 516 miles [830.4 km]<2> to the west of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Pine Valley.
    • Kentucky
      • Letcher County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Pine Valley [Letcher County].
    • Mississippi
      • Yalobusha County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Yalobusha County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yalobusha County community of Pine Valley.
    • Missouri
      • Reynolds County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Pine Valley [Reynolds County].
    • Nevada
      • Elko County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Elko County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Elko County community of Pine Valley.
    • New Hampshire
      • Hillsborough County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Hampshire community of Pine Valley [Hillsborough County].
    • New York
      • Cattaraugus County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Pine Valley [Cattaraugus County].
      • Chemung County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Chemung County and lies 213 miles [342.8 km]<2> to the north of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chemung County community of Pine Valley.
      • Saratoga County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Saratoga County and lies 331 miles [532.7 km] to the north northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saratoga County community of Pine Valley.
      • Suffolk County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Suffolk County and lies 254 miles [408.8 km] to the east northeast of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Pine Valley.
    • North Carolina
      • New Hanover County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Pine Valley [New Hanover County].
    • Ohio
      • Jefferson County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Jefferson County and lies 219 miles [352.4 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Pine Valley.
    • Ontario
      • This Pine Valley lies 444 miles [714.5 km]<2> to the north of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
    • Oregon
      • Union County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Oregon community of Pine Valley [Union County].
    • Pennsylvania
      • Warren County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Warren County and lies 239 miles [384.6 km]<2> to the northwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Pine Valley.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Aiken County and lies 478 miles [769.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Pine Valley.
      • Kershaw County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Kershaw County and lies 405 miles [651.8 km] to the southwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kershaw County community of Pine Valley.
      • Richland County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Richland County and lies 421 miles [677.5 km] to the southwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richland County community of Pine Valley.
    • Texas
      • Angelina County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Pine Valley [Angelina County].
      • Harris County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Harris County and lies 1,232 miles [1,982.7 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Pine Valley.
      • San Jacinto County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Pine Valley [San Jacinto County].
      • Walker County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Walker County and lies 1,200 miles [1,931.2 km] to the west southwest of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Pine Valley.
    • Utah
      • Washington County
      • This Pine Valley is located in Washington County and lies 1,976 miles [3,180.1 km]<2> to the west of the Pine Valley that is located in Howard County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Pine Valley.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pine Valley ...

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
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Howard County
  • Chase Eden
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase Eden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase Eden
    • Chase Eden is located in Howard County
  • Cherrywood
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Prince George's 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.<4> 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 northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Woods
    • Heritage Woods is located in Howard County
  • High Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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.<4> 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly House
    • Holly House 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopkins Mead
    • Hopkins Mead is located in Howard County
  • 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.<4> 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 southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview
    • Lakeview is located in Howard County
  • Laurel Oaks
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Oaks
    • Laurel Oaks is located in Prince George's County
  • Continue List   (12 more) ...
    • Lime Kiln Valley
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lime Kiln Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lime Kiln Valley
      • Lime Kiln Valley is located in Howard County
    • Mistletoe Springs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mistletoe Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mistletoe Springs
      • Mistletoe Springs is located in Prince George's County
    • Pleasant Grove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
      • Pleasant Grove is located in Howard County
    • River Island
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Island
      • River Island is located in Howard County
    • Robinsons Promise
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robinsons Promise have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddle Creek
      • Saddle Creek is located in Montgomery County
    • Savage
      (3 miles [4.8 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.<4> 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Settlers Landing
      • Settlers Landing is located in Howard County
    • Stonebrook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Oaks
      • Twin Oaks is located in Howard County
    • Woodvalley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodvalley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodvalley
      • Woodvalley is located in Howard County

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

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

  • Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the north northeast. If you could walk a straight line from Pine Valley to Ellicott City, with an average speed<6> 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take just over a day.
  • The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,881 miles [9,464.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,587 miles [10,600.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,463 miles [7,182.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pine Valley. 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: www.maryland.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Pine Valley 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.
<2>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- Pine Valley) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pine Valley. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1368, Longitude: -76.8858       In this case, the coordinates for Pine Valley have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Pine Valley, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>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.
<7>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 Pine Valley to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.785 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.357 degrees.
<10>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.558 degrees.




 

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