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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 Pinedale, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Pinedale 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 Pinedale:
    • 39.408440, -76.473297
    • 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 Pinedale
  • 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 Pinedale ...

We found sixteen communities that share the name Pinedale.

Within Maryland, the name Pinedale is unique.

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

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Montgomery County
      • This Pinedale is located in Montgomery County and lies 733 miles [1,179.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Pinedale.
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Pinedale is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 749 miles [1,205.4 km] to the west southwest of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Pinedale.
    • Alberta
      • This Pinedale lies 2,087 miles [3,358.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
    • Arizona
      • Apache 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 Arizona community of Pinedale [Apache County].
      • Navajo County
      • This Pinedale is located in Navajo County and lies 1,887 miles [3,036.8 km]<1> to the west of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Navajo County community of Pinedale.
    • California
      • Fresno County
      • This Pinedale is located in Fresno County and lies 2,337 miles [3,761 km]<1> to the west of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fresno County community of Pinedale.
    • Massachusetts
      • Worcester County
      • This Pinedale is located in Worcester County and lies 312 miles [502.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Pinedale.
    • Mississippi
      • Tishomingo County
      • This Pinedale is located in Tishomingo County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tishomingo County community of Pinedale.
      • Union County
      • This Pinedale is located in Union County and lies 781 miles [1,256.9 km] to the west southwest of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Pinedale.
    • New Mexico
      • McKinley County
      • This Pinedale is located in McKinley County and lies 1,761 miles [2,834.1 km]<1> to the west of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the McKinley County community of Pinedale.
    • Ontario
      • 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 Ontario community of Pinedale.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Schuylkill 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 Pinedale [Schuylkill County].
    • South Carolina
      • Sumter County
      • This Pinedale is located in Sumter County and lies 436 miles [701.7 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumter County community of Pinedale.
    • Tennessee
      • Cumberland County
      • This Pinedale is located in Cumberland County and lies 533 miles [857.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Pinedale.
    • Virginia
      • Henrico 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 Virginia community of Pinedale [Henrico County].
    • Wyoming
      • Sublette County
      • This Pinedale is located in Sublette County and lies 1,741 miles [2,801.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Pinedale that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sublette County community of Pinedale.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Pinedale ...

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.

  • Apple Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Ridge
    • Apple Ridge is located in Baltimore County
  • Berryhill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berryhill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berryhill
    • Berryhill is located in Baltimore County
  • Chapel Valley
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Valley
    • Chapel Valley is located in Baltimore County
  • Cub Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cub Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cub Hill
    • Cub Hill is located in Baltimore County
  • Cub Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cub Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cub Hills
    • Cub Hills is located in Baltimore County
  • Deer Woods
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Woods
    • Deer Woods is located in Baltimore County
  • Evergreen
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen
    • Evergreen is located in Baltimore County
  • Glen Arm
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Harmony Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hills
    • Harmony Hills is located in Baltimore County
  • Hunting Lodge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Lodge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Lodge
    • Hunting Lodge is located in Baltimore County
  • Joppa Heights
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa Heights
    • Joppa Heights is located in Baltimore County
  • Joppa Vale
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa Vale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa Vale
    • Joppa Vale is located in Baltimore County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Joppa View
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa View
      • Joppa View is located in Baltimore County
    • Kings Country
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Country have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Country
      • Kings Country is located in Baltimore County
    • Kings Court
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Court
      • Kings Court is located in Baltimore County
    • Manor Woods
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Woods
      • Manor Woods is located in Baltimore County
    • Necker
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Necker have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Necker
      • Necker is located in Baltimore County
    • Notch Cliff
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Notch Cliff have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Notch Cliff
      • Notch Cliff is located in Baltimore County
    • Pine Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Ridge
      • Pine Ridge is located in Baltimore County
    • Poplar
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar
      • Poplar is located in Baltimore County
    • Putty Hill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Putty Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Putty Hill
      • Putty Hill is located in Baltimore County
    • Ridge Grove
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Grove
      • Ridge Grove is located in Baltimore County
    • Silver Meadow
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Meadow
      • Silver Meadow is located in Baltimore County
    • Silver Spring Station
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Spring Station have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Spring Station
      • Silver Spring Station is located in Baltimore County
    • Silver Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Woods
      • Silver Woods is located in Baltimore County
    • Summer Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Hill
      • Summer Hill is located in Baltimore County

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

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

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies just to the West.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Pinedale to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just over a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 46 miles [74 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 most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,852 miles [9,417.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,558 miles [10,554.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,435 miles [7,137.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pinedale. 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/

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 drawn from Point A (ie- Pinedale) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Pinedale. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4084, Longitude: -76.4733       In this case, the coordinates for Pinedale 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 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 Pinedale 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 Pinedale 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 307.522 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.10 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.276 degrees.









 

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