Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Ravenshead:
  • 39.026222, -76.550241
  • 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 Ravenshead

• 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 Ravenshead is near Prince George's County and also Queen Anne's County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
  • eBird sighting report for Queen Anne's 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 Ravenshead ...

We found one communities that share the name Ravenshead.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Ravenshead.

Beyond Maryland.

• Communities Located In Maryland ...
  • Calvert County
    • This Ravenshead is located in Calvert County and lies 30 miles [48.3 km]<1> to the south of the Ravenshead that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calvert County community of Ravenshead.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Ravenshead ...

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.

• Arnold
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • 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>
• Cranberry Woods
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cranberry Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cranberry Woods
  • Cranberry Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
• Crownsville
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crownsville
  • Crownsville is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crownsville <3>
• Downs on the Severn
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs on the Severn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs on the Severn
  • Downs on the Severn is located in Anne Arundel County
• Dreams Landing
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dreams Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dreams Landing
  • Dreams Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
• Evans Hill
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
  • Evans Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
• Harbor Oaks
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Oaks
  • Harbor Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
• Harbour Glen
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • 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
• Herald Harbor
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Herald Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Herald Harbor
  • Herald Harbor is located in Anne Arundel County
• Hickory Hills
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • 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
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • 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
• Honeysuckle Ridge
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honeysuckle Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honeysuckle Ridge
  • Honeysuckle Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
• Continue List   (16 more) ...
  • Jones
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jones
    • Jones is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Joyce
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • 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
  • Lincoln Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
    • Lincoln Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Little John
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little John have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little John
    • Little John is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Maid Marion
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maid Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maid Marion
    • Maid Marion is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Oak Court
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Court
    • Oak Court is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Raintree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Robin Hood Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
  • Rolling Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
    • Rolling Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rolling Knolls
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Knolls
    • Rolling Knolls is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Round Bay
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Bay
    • Round Bay is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Terrace Gardens
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • 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
  • Threemile Oak Corner
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Threemile Oak Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Threemile Oak Corner
    • Threemile Oak Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Valentine Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valentine Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 Ravenshead 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 Ravenshead to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the Southeast.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the southeast (SE).
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 27 miles [43.5 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Ravenshead to White House, with an average speed<4> 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,871 miles [9,448.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,576 miles [10,583 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,453 miles [7,166.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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