Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Somerset:
  • 39.067610, -76.556630
  • 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 Somerset

• 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 Somerset is near Baltimore City and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
  • 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Point Somerset ...

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.

• Birchwood
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birchwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birchwood
  • Birchwood is located in Anne Arundel County
• Captains Cove
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Cove
  • Captains Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cool Pond
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cool Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cool Pond
  • Cool Pond is located in Anne Arundel County
• Crystal Beach
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crystal Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crystal Beach
  • Crystal Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cypress Creek
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cypress Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cypress Creek
  • Cypress Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
• Divinity Cove
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Divinity Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Divinity Cove
  • Divinity Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
• Fair Winds
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Winds have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Winds
  • Fair Winds is located in Anne Arundel County
• Fairoaks
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairoaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairoaks
  • Fairoaks is located in Anne Arundel County
• Fernbrook
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fernbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fernbrook
  • Fernbrook is located in Anne Arundel County
• Frost
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frost have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frost
  • Frost is located in Anne Arundel County
• Harbor Oaks
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Oaks
  • Harbor Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
• Herald Harbor
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herald Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herald Harbor
  • Herald Harbor is located in Anne Arundel County
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  • Holly Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Point
    • Holly Point is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Indian Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
    • Indian Village is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jennings
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jennings have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jennings
    • Jennings is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jones
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
    • Jones is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Longmeadow
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longmeadow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longmeadow
    • Longmeadow is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Maceys Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maceys Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maceys Corner
    • Maceys Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Oak Grove
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
    • Oak Grove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Oak Hollow
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hollow
    • Oak Hollow is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Oak Landing
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
    • Oak Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Pack Town
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pack Town have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pack Town
    • Pack Town is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Ravenshead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenshead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenshead
    • Ravenshead is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rivendell
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivendell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivendell
    • Rivendell is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Robin Hood Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Hill
    • Robin Hood Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Round Bay
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bay
    • Round Bay is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Royal Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Beach
    • Royal Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Smugglers Cove
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smugglers Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smugglers Cove
    • Smugglers Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Stewarts Purchase
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stewarts Purchase have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stewarts Purchase
    • Stewarts Purchase is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Sunrise Beach
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Beach
    • Sunrise Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Sunset Knoll
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Knoll
    • Sunset Knoll is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Trinity Farms
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trinity Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trinity Farms
    • Trinity Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Twin Harbors
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Harbors have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Harbors
    • Twin Harbors is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Valentine Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valentine Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valentine Creek
    • Valentine Creek is located in Anne Arundel County

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

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<2> beginning in Point Somerset and extending to:

• Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the South Southeast.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the south southeast (SSE).
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 28 miles [45.1 km]<2> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Point Somerset to White House, with an average speed<3> 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 shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,870 miles [9,446.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,574 miles [10,579.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,452 miles [7,164.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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