Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Smith, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Smith and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Smith
- 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 Smith:
- 39.320382, -77.272206
- 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 Smith
- 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 Frederick County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Frederick County
- Since Smith is near Montgomery County and also Carroll County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery County
- eBird sighting report for Carroll 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 Smith ...
We found 35 communities that share the name Smith.
Within Maryland, the name Smith is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 35 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 35 communities, 34 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Franklin County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Alabama community of Smith [Franklin County].
- Tallapoosa County
- This Smith is located in Tallapoosa County and lies 668 miles [1,075 km]<2> to the southwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallapoosa County community of Smith.
- Alberta
- This Smith lies 2,006 miles [3,228.3 km]<2> to the northwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- Arkansas
- California
- Humboldt County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the California community of Smith [Humboldt County].
- Shasta County
- This Smith is located in Shasta County and lies 2,345 miles [3,773.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shasta County community of Smith.
- Delaware
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Smith is located in Hillsborough County and lies 835 miles [1,343.8 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Smith.
- Taylor County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Florida community of Smith [Taylor County].
- Indiana
- Floyd County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Smith [Floyd County].
- Knox 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 Indiana community of Smith [Knox County].
- LaPorte County
- This Smith is located in LaPorte County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the LaPorte County community of Smith.
- Kentucky
- Harlan County
- This Smith is located in Harlan County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harlan County community of Smith.
- Jackson County
- This Smith is located in Jackson County and lies 383 miles [616.4 km] to the west southwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Smith.
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Covington County
- This Smith is located in Covington County and lies 864 miles [1,390.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Covington County community of Smith.
- Lauderdale County
- This Smith is located in Lauderdale County and lies 786 miles [1,264.9 km] to the west southwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lauderdale County community of Smith.
- Neshoba County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Smith [Neshoba County].
- Missouri
- Lincoln County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Smith [Lincoln County].
- Webster 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 Missouri community of Smith [Webster County].
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Eddy County
- This community is historic<1> and although located in Eddy County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Eddy County community of Smith.
- San Juan County
- This community is historic and although located in San Juan County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Juan County community of Smith.
- Union County
- This community is historic and although located in Union County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Union County community of Smith.
- North Carolina
- Brunswick County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Smith [Brunswick County].
- Rowan County
- This community is historic<1> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Smith [Rowan County].
- Stokes 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 North Carolina community of Smith [Stokes County].
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Berkeley County
- This Smith is located in Berkeley County and lies 454 miles [730.6 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Berkeley County community of Smith.
- Chester County
- This Smith is located in Chester County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km] to the southwest of the Smith that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Smith.
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Smith ...
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 Woods Estates
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Woods Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Woods Estates
- Big Woods Estates is located in Frederick County
- Englandtowne
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Englandtowne have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Englandtowne
- Englandtowne is located in Frederick County
- Fountain Mills
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Mills
- Fountain Mills is located in Frederick County
- Friendship
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship
- Friendship is located in Frederick County
- Gently Savage
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gently Savage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gently Savage
- Gently Savage is located in Frederick County
- Green Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Hills
- Green Hills is located in Frederick County
- Green Valley
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Valley
- Green Valley is located in Frederick County
- Harmony Hall
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Hall
- Harmony Hall is located in Montgomery County
- Hickory Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hill
- Hickory Hill is located in Montgomery County
- Highview
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Land of Promise
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Land of Promise have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Land of Promise
- Land of Promise is located in Frederick County
- Lewisdale
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Continue List (9 more) ...
- Meadowbrook
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
- Meadowbrook is located in Frederick County
- Pleasant Grove
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
- Pleasant Grove is located in Frederick County
- Quail Run
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Rolling Green
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green
- Rolling Green is located in Frederick County
- Sugarloaf Overlook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarloaf Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarloaf Overlook
- Sugarloaf Overlook is located in Frederick County
- Sugarloaf Vista
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugarloaf Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugarloaf Vista
- Sugarloaf Vista is located in Montgomery County
- Sunnybrook Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnybrook Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnybrook Farms
- Sunnybrook Farms is located in Frederick County
- Tranquility
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tranquility have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tranquility
- Tranquility is located in Frederick County
- Wolf Den Spring
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Den Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Den Spring
- Wolf Den Spring is located in Frederick County
- Meadowbrook
How Far From Smith 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 Smith to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Smith and extending to:
- Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Smith to Frederick, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 48 miles [77.2 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 31 miles [49.9 km] to the south southeast (SSE). Driving 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<6> 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).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,597 miles [10,616.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,473 miles [7,198.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Smith. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Smith, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Smith) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Smith. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.3204, Longitude: -77.2722 In this case, the coordinates for Smith have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | 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 Smith 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. |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | 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 Smith to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 308.002 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.632 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.65 degrees. |