Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Point-O-Woods, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Point-O-Woods and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for Point-O-Woods

• 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 Point-O-Woods:
  • 39.038444, -76.473850
  • 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 Point-O-Woods

• 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 Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
  • Since Point-O-Woods is near Queen Anne's County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Queen Anne's County
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore 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 Point-O-Woods ...

We found four communities that share the name Point-O-Woods.

Within Maryland, the name Point-O-Woods is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Connecticut
    • New London County
    • This Point-O-Woods is located in New London County and lies 271 miles [436.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Point-O-Woods that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New London County community of Point-O-Woods.
  • New York
    • Suffolk County
    • This Point-O-Woods is located in Suffolk County and lies 209 miles [336.4 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Point-O-Woods that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of Point-O-Woods.
  • Virginia
    • Virginia Beach City
    • This Point-O-Woods is located in Virginia Beach City and lies 153 miles [246.2 km]<1> to the south of the Point-O-Woods that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Virginia Beach City community of Point-O-Woods.
    • Warren County
    • This Point-O-Woods is located in Warren County and lies 89 miles [143.2 km] to the west of the Point-O-Woods that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warren County community of Point-O-Woods.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Point-O-Woods ...

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.

• Admirals Walk
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Admirals Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Admirals Walk
  • Admirals Walk is located in Anne Arundel County
• Arnold
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arnold have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnold
  • Arnold is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arnold <3>
• Birchwood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
  • Birchwood is located in Anne Arundel County
• Captains Choice
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Choice
  • Captains Choice is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cedarwood Cove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Cove
  • Cedarwood Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cherrywood
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
  • Cherrywood is located in Anne Arundel County
• Deer Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
  • Deer Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
• Divinity Cove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Divinity Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Divinity Cove
  • Divinity Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
• Fernbrook
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fernbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernbrook
  • Fernbrook is located in Anne Arundel County
• Forest Meadows
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Meadows
  • Forest Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
• Great Meadows
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Meadows
  • Great Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
• Greenholly
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenholly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenholly
  • Greenholly is located in Anne Arundel County
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  • Harbour Glen
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbour Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Glen
    • Harbour Glen is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hickory Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
    • Hickory Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hidden Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
    • Hidden Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hidden Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Ridge
    • Hidden Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Indian Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Joyce
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyce have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyce
    • Joyce is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Landhaven
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landhaven
    • Landhaven is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lark Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lark Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lark Hill
    • Lark Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Longview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longview
    • Longview is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Martins Cove Farm
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins Cove Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins Cove Farm
    • Martins Cove Farm is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Pleasant Plains
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Plains
    • Pleasant Plains is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Providence ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
    • Providence is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Providence Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Cove
    • Providence Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Raintree
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree
    • Raintree is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Round View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round View
    • Round View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Tanglewood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
    • Tanglewood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Terrace Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
    • Terrace Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Twin Harbors
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Harbors have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Harbors
    • Twin Harbors is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Walnut Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Ridge
    • Walnut Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Whispering Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods
    • Whispering Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Woods Landing
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Landing
    • Woods Landing is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From Point-O-Woods 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 Point-O-Woods to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the South Southwest.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the south southwest (SSW).
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 31 miles [49.9 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Point-O-Woods to White House, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two 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 shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,868 miles [9,443.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,572 miles [10,576.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,449 miles [7,160 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/

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