Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Somerset, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Somerset and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Somerset
- 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 Somerset:
- 38.704562, -76.626072
- 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 Somerset
- 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 Calvert County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Calvert County
- Since Somerset is near Anne Arundel County and also Prince George's County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
- eBird sighting report for Prince George'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 Somerset ...
We found 44 communities that share the name Somerset.
There are six communities within Maryland that are also named Somerset.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 38 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 38 communities, 41 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Anne Arundel County
- Carroll County
- Frederick County
- Howard County
- Montgomery County
- Worcester County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- California
- El Dorado County
- This Somerset is located in El Dorado County and lies 2,351 miles [3,783.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the El Dorado County community of Somerset.
- Siskiyou County
- This Somerset is located in Siskiyou County and lies 2,371 miles [3,815.8 km] to the west northwest of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Siskiyou County community of Somerset.
- Colorado
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- DuPage County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Somerset [DuPage County].
- McHenry 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 Somerset [McHenry County].
- Saline County
- This Somerset is located in Saline County and lies 645 miles [1,038 km]<1> to the west of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saline County community of Somerset.
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Manitoba
- This Somerset lies 1,311 miles [2,109.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Monroe County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Monroe County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Somerset.
- Ozark County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Somerset [Ozark County].
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Mercer County
- This Somerset is located in Mercer County and lies 144 miles [231.7 km]<1> to the northeast of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Somerset.
- Passaic County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Somerset [Passaic County].
- Somerset County
- This Somerset is located in Somerset County and lies 168 miles [270.4 km] to the northeast of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Somerset County community of Somerset.
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Somerset lies 1,308 miles [2,105 km]<1> to the northeast of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- North Carolina
- Chowan County
- This Somerset is located in Chowan County and lies 182 miles [292.9 km]<1> to the south of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chowan County community of Somerset.
- Haywood County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the North Carolina community of Somerset [Haywood County].
- Person County
- This Somerset is located in Person County and lies 207 miles [333.1 km] to the southwest of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Person County community of Somerset.
- Nova Scotia
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Atascosa County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Atascosa County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Atascosa County community of Somerset.
- Bexar County
- This Somerset is located in Bexar County and lies 1,416 miles [2,278.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bexar County community of Somerset.
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Chesterfield County
- This Somerset is located in Chesterfield County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Somerset.
- Orange County
- This Somerset is located in Orange County and lies 92 miles [148.1 km] to the west southwest of the Somerset that is located in Calvert County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Somerset.
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Somerset ...
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.
- Annie Hall
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annie Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annie Hall
- Annie Hall is located in Calvert County
- Barefoot Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barefoot Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barefoot Park
- Barefoot Park is located in Calvert County
- Camelback
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Cedar Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Cedarwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest) - Foxchase
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Friendship
(2 miles [3.2 km] 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 Anne Arundel County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendship <5>
- Friendship Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship Woods
- Friendship Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
- Halls Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halls Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halls Hills
- Halls Hills is located in Calvert County
- Holly Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill
- Holly Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jewell
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Lord Calvert Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lord Calvert Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lord Calvert Hills
- Lord Calvert Hills is located in Calvert County
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- Marion Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marion Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion Oaks
- Marion Oaks is located in Calvert County
- Meadow Run Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Run Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Run Park
- Meadow Run Park is located in Calvert County
- Mill Seat
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south) - Mount Harmony
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Harmony
- Mount Harmony is located in Calvert County
- Paris
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Paris Oaks
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Oaks
- Paris Oaks is located in Calvert County
- Paris Pines
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Pines have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Pines
- Paris Pines is located in Calvert County
- Paris Poplars
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris Poplars have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris Poplars
- Paris Poplars is located in Calvert County
- Persimmon Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Persimmon Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Persimmon Hills
- Persimmon Hills is located in Calvert County
- Ridgeview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Sam Owings Place
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sam Owings Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sam Owings Place
- Sam Owings Place is located in Calvert County
- Sleepy Hollow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sleepy Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sleepy Hollow
- Sleepy Hollow is located in Calvert County
- Sycamore Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sycamore Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sycamore Ridge
- Sycamore Ridge is located in Calvert County
- Tall Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Trails
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Tranquility
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- 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 Anne Arundel County
- Tuckers Reach
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tuckers Reach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuckers Reach
- Tuckers Reach is located in Calvert County
- Twin Lakes
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Lakes
- Twin Lakes is located in Calvert County
- Woodlawn Farms
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Farms
- Woodlawn Farms is located in Calvert County
- Woodside View
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside View
- Woodside View is located in Anne Arundel County
- Marion Oaks
How Far From Somerset 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 Somerset to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Somerset and extending to:
- Prince Frederick, which is the Seat of Calvert County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the south. If you could walk a straight line from Somerset to Prince Frederick, with an average speed<7> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northeast (NNE). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest (WNW). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,888 miles [9,475.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- 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).<10>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,469 miles [7,192.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Somerset. 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: https://www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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- Somerset) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Somerset. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.7046, Longitude: -76.6261 In this case, the coordinates for Somerset have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Somerset 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. |
| <3> | 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 Somerset, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <7> | 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. |
| <8> | 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 Somerset to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.66 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.149 degrees. |
| <11> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.617 degrees. |