Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Potomac Falls:
  • 39.013443, -77.230536
  • 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 Potomac Falls

• 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 Montgomery County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
  • Since Potomac Falls is near Fairfax County and also Loudoun County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Fairfax County
  • eBird sighting report for Loudoun 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 Potomac Falls ...

We found one communities that share the name Potomac Falls.

Within Maryland, the name Potomac Falls is unique.

Beyond Maryland, there is another community also named Potomac Falls in the United States.

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Virginia
    • Loudoun County
    • This Potomac Falls is located in Loudoun County and lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Potomac Falls that is located in Montgomery County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Loudoun County community of Potomac Falls.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Potomac Falls ...

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.

• Big Pines
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Pines
  • Big Pines is located in Montgomery County
• Cabin John
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabin John have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin John
  • Cabin John is located in Montgomery County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cabin John <3>
• Cabin John Park
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cabin John Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cabin John Park
  • Cabin John Park is located in Montgomery County
• Cinnamon Creek
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cinnamon Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cinnamon Creek
  • Cinnamon Creek is located in Fairfax County (VA)
• Deanwood
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deanwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deanwood
  • Deanwood is located in Fairfax County (VA)
• Falls Orchard
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Falls Orchard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Falls Orchard
  • Falls Orchard is located in Montgomery County
• Farmlands
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmlands
  • Farmlands is located in Montgomery County
• Fox Hills
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hills
  • Fox Hills is located in Montgomery County
• Glen
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen
  • Glen is located in Montgomery County
• Glen Echo
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Echo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Echo
  • Glen Echo is located in Montgomery County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 269 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glen Echo <3>
• Glen Hills
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hills
  • Glen Hills is located in Montgomery County
• Glen Query
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Query have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Query
  • Glen Query is located in Montgomery County
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  • Great Falls
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Falls
    • Great Falls is located in Montgomery County
  • Heritage Walk
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Walk
    • Heritage Walk is located in Montgomery County
  • Hickory Creek
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Creek
    • Hickory Creek is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Hickory Run
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Run
    • Hickory Run is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Holly Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill
    • Holly Hill is located in Montgomery County
  • Hunting Hill
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunting Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunting Hill
    • Hunting Hill is located in Montgomery County
  • Lake Potomac
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Potomac have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Potomac
    • Lake Potomac is located in Montgomery County
  • Longwood
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longwood
    • Longwood is located in Montgomery County
  • Marymount
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marymount have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marymount
    • Marymount is located in Montgomery County
  • Peacock
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peacock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peacock
    • Peacock is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Potomac Chase
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Potomac Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potomac Chase
    • Potomac Chase is located in Montgomery County
  • Riverwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverwood
    • Riverwood is located in Montgomery County
  • Scotland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scotland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotland
    • Scotland is located in Montgomery County
  • Springvale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springvale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springvale
    • Springvale is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Stonebridge
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebridge
    • Stonebridge is located in Montgomery County
  • Sun Valley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sun Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sun Valley
    • Sun Valley is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Swinks Mill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swinks Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swinks Mill
    • Swinks Mill is located in Fairfax County (VA)
  • Walnut Woods
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Woods
    • Walnut Woods is located in Montgomery County
  • Wildwood Hills
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Hills
    • Wildwood Hills is located in Montgomery County
  • Windmill Farm
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windmill Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windmill Farm
    • Windmill Farm is located in Montgomery County
  • Wolf Trap
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Trap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Trap
    • Wolf Trap is located in Fairfax County (VA)

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

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

• Rockville, which is the Seat of Montgomery County, lies just to the Northeast.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could walk a straight line from Potomac Falls to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take just about two full days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast (SE). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take 6 hours.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,901 miles [9,496.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,607 miles [10,632.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,483 miles [7,214.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/

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