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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 Selby-on-the-Bay, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Selby-on-the-Bay 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 Selby-on-the-Bay:
    • 38.916224, -76.522460
    • 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 Selby-on-the-Bay
  • 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 Selby-on-the-Bay ...

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.

  • Anchorage
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anchorage have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anchorage
    • Anchorage is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Birdsville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birdsville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdsville
    • Birdsville is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Captains Walk
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Walk
    • Captains Walk is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Chestnut Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
    • Chestnut Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Donovans Pier
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donovans Pier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donovans Pier
    • Donovans Pier is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Edgewater
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
    • Edgewater is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgewater <2>
  • Edgewater Beach
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Beach
    • Edgewater Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Fishing Creek Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishing Creek Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishing Creek Farms
    • Fishing Creek Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Ginger Cove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ginger Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ginger Cove
    • Ginger Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Gingerville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gingerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gingerville
    • Gingerville is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harbor View
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor View
    • Harbor View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harness Woods
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harness Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harness Woods
    • Harness Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Continue List   (22 more) ...
    • Heritage
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage
      • Heritage is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Holly Hill Harbor
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill Harbor
      • Holly Hill Harbor is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Hunt Meadows
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Meadows
      • Hunt Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Keys Farm
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keys Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keys Farm
      • Keys Farm is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Kitty Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kitty Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kitty Creek
      • Kitty Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Knightsbridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightsbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsbridge
      • Knightsbridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Lands End
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lands End have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lands End
      • Lands End is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Londontowne
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Londontowne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Londontowne
      • Londontowne is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Mariners Point
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mariners Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mariners Point
      • Mariners Point is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Mayo
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
      • Mayo is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Mill Swamp
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mill Swamp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mill Swamp
      • Mill Swamp is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Oakbluff
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakbluff have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakbluff
      • Oakbluff is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Oyster Harbor
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oyster Harbor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oyster Harbor
      • Oyster Harbor is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Painters Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Painters Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Painters Hill
      • Painters Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Pine Whiff Beach
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Whiff Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Whiff Beach
      • Pine Whiff Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Ponder Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponder Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponder Cove
      • Ponder Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Poplar Point
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Point
      • Poplar Point is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Timber Creek
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Creek
      • Timber Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Turkey Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Point
      • Turkey Point is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Walnut Lake
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Lake
      • Walnut Lake is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Watergate
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watergate have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watergate
      • Watergate is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Watergate Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watergate Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watergate Village
      • Watergate Village is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From Selby-on-the-Bay 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 Selby-on-the-Bay to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Selby-on-the-Bay and extending to:

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the North Northeast.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the north northeast (NNE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 27 miles [43.5 km]<3> to the west (W). If you could walk a straight line from Selby-on-the-Bay 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 5,875 miles [9,454.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,579 miles [10,587.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,456 miles [7,171.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Selby-on-the-Bay) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Selby-on-the-Bay. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.9162, Longitude: -76.5225       In this case, the coordinates for Selby-on-the-Bay have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Selby-on-the-Bay 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 307.585 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.096 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.491 degrees.