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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 Rolling Acres, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Rolling Acres 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 Rolling Acres:
    • 38.614009, -76.551067
    • 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 Rolling Acres
  • 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 Rolling Acres ...

We found 24 communities that share the name Rolling Acres.

There are five communities within Maryland that are also named Rolling Acres.

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

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Carroll County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Rolling Acres [Carroll County].
    • Howard County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Howard County and lies 48 miles [77.2 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Montgomery County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Montgomery County and lies 38 miles [61.2 km]<2> to the northwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Prince George's County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Prince George's County and lies 18 miles [29 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Prince George's County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Saint Mary's County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Saint Mary's County and lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Mary's County community of Rolling Acres.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Coffee County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Coffee County and lies 725 miles [1,166.8 km]<2> to the southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coffee County community of Rolling Acres.
      • Mobile County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Mobile County and lies 858 miles [1,380.8 km] to the southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mobile County community of Rolling Acres.
      • Montgomery County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Montgomery County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km] to the southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Florida
      • Hillsborough County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Hillsborough County and lies 809 miles [1,302 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Georgia
      • Dougherty County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Dougherty County and lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<2> to the southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dougherty County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Illinois
      • Champaign County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Rolling Acres [Champaign County].
      • Peoria County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Rolling Acres [Peoria County].
    • Indiana
      • Warrick County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Warrick County and lies 581 miles [935 km]<2> to the west of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warrick County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Rolling Acres is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 994 miles [1,599.7 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Rolling Acres.
    • North Carolina
      • Davidson County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Davidson County and lies 268 miles [431.3 km]<2> to the southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Rolling Acres.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 324 miles [521.4 km] to the southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Tennessee
      • Hamblen County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Hamblen County and lies 413 miles [664.7 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Rolling Acres.
      • Jefferson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Tennessee community of Rolling Acres [Jefferson County].
      • Sumner County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Sumner County and lies 574 miles [923.8 km] to the west southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Rolling Acres.
      • White County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in White County and lies 523 miles [841.7 km] to the west southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Rolling Acres.
      • Williamson County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Williamson County and lies 607 miles [976.9 km] to the west southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Rolling Acres.
    • Texas
      • Jim Wells County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Jim Wells County and lies 1,428 miles [2,298.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jim Wells County community of Rolling Acres.
      • Nueces County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Rolling Acres [Nueces County].
    • Wisconsin
      • Dane County
      • This Rolling Acres is located in Dane County and lies 724 miles [1,165.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Rolling Acres that is located in Calvert County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dane County community of Rolling Acres.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Rolling Acres ...

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.

  • Biglanes Choice
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biglanes Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biglanes Choice
    • Biglanes Choice is located in Calvert County
  • Breezy Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Point
    • Breezy Point is located in Calvert County
  • Carpenter Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carpenter Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenter Beach
    • Carpenter Beach is located in Calvert County
  • Christiana
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christiana have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christiana
    • Christiana is located in Calvert County
  • Heather Knolls
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Knolls
    • Heather Knolls is located in Calvert County
  • Holiday Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Beach
    • Holiday Beach is located in Calvert County
  • Line Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Line Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Line Ridge
    • Line Ridge is located in Calvert County
  • Locust Grove Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove Beach
    • Locust Grove Beach is located in Calvert County
  • Peach Blossom Farm
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peach Blossom Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Blossom Farm
    • Peach Blossom Farm is located in Calvert County
  • Plum Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plum Point have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plum Point
    • Plum Point is located in Calvert County
  • Sunrise
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise
    • Sunrise is located in Calvert County
  • Sunset
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset
    • Sunset is located in Calvert County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Tanglewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Calvert County
    • Tobacco Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tobacco Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tobacco Woods
      • Tobacco Woods is located in Calvert County
    • Tranquility
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquility have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
      • Tranquility is located in Calvert County
    • Willow Beach Colony
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Beach Colony have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Beach Colony
      • Willow Beach Colony is located in Calvert County
    • Willows
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willows
      • Willows is located in Calvert County

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

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

  • Prince Frederick, which is the Seat of Calvert County, lies just to the South Southwest.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<2> to the north (N). If you could walk a straight line from Rolling Acres to Annapolis, 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 most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just over a day and walking would take most of two days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,889 miles [9,477.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,591 miles [10,607.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,469 miles [7,192.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

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

The official website for Calvert County: www.co.cal.md.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Rolling Acres 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.
<2>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Rolling Acres) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rolling Acres. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.6140, Longitude: -76.5511       In this case, the coordinates for Rolling Acres have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 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.
<5>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 Rolling Acres to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.622 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.091 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.621 degrees.




 

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