Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Sparrows Point:
  • 39.219275, -76.476072
  • 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 Sparrows Point

• 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 Baltimore County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
  • Since Sparrows Point is near Anne Arundel County and also Baltimore City, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
  • eBird sighting report for Baltimore City

• 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 Sparrows Point ...

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.

• Airport Beach ‑ Historic
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Beach
  • Airport Beach is located in Baltimore County
• Beauty Beach
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beauty Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beauty Beach
  • Beauty Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cedar Beach
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Beach
  • Cedar Beach is located in Baltimore County
• Chase Wood Run
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase Wood Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase Wood Run
  • Chase Wood Run is located in Anne Arundel County
• Clear Water Beach
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear Water Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear Water Beach
  • Clear Water Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Cottage Grove Beach
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottage Grove Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove Beach
  • Cottage Grove Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Creek View
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creek View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creek View
  • Creek View is located in Anne Arundel County
• Eagle Nest
  (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Nest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Nest
  • Eagle Nest is located in Baltimore County
• Elizabeths Landing
  (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeths Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeths Landing
  • Elizabeths Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
• Evergreen Park
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Park
  • Evergreen Park is located in Baltimore County
• Fairhaven Beach
  (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairhaven Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairhaven Beach
  • Fairhaven Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Foremans Corner
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foremans Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foremans Corner
  • Foremans Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
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  • Graceland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graceland have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceland
    • Graceland is located in Baltimore County
  • Gray Haven
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Haven
    • Gray Haven is located in Baltimore County
  • Greenland Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenland Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenland Beach
    • Greenland Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greenlawn Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenlawn Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlawn Beach
    • Greenlawn Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greenlawn Shores
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenlawn Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenlawn Shores
    • Greenlawn Shores is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harborview
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harborview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harborview
    • Harborview is located in Baltimore County
  • Hartland Run
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland Run
    • Hartland Run is located in Baltimore County
  • Hartland Village
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartland Village
    • Hartland Village is located in Baltimore County
  • Hillside Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Park
    • Hillside Park is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Island View Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island View Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island View Beach
    • Island View Beach is located in Baltimore County
  • Lake View
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake View
    • Lake View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lodge Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lodge Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodge Forest
    • Lodge Forest is located in Baltimore County
  • Lynch Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch Point
    • Lynch Point is located in Baltimore County
  • Orchard Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Beach
    • Orchard Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Orchard Beach <2>
  • Paradise Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paradise Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paradise Beach
    • Paradise Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Porters Park
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Porters Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Porters Park
    • Porters Park is located in Baltimore County
  • Riverview ‑ Historic
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
    • Riverview is located in Baltimore City
  • Rock Creek Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Creek Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Creek Park
    • Rock Creek Park is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rock Hill Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rock Hill Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Hill Beach
    • Rock Hill Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rockhill Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockhill Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockhill Beach
    • Rockhill Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rockview Beach
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockview Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockview Beach
    • Rockview Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rockwood Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockwood Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockwood Beach
    • Rockwood Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Sanders Park
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanders Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanders Park
    • Sanders Park is located in Anne Arundel County
  • School Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for School Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for School Gardens
    • School Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Stab
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stab have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stab
    • Stab is located in Baltimore County
  • Stoney View
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney View
    • Stoney View is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Stony Beach
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Beach
    • Stony Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Sunset Beach
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Beach
    • Sunset Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Surfside
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Surfside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Surfside
    • Surfside is located in Anne Arundel County
  • View Point
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for View Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for View Point
    • View Point is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Wildwood Beach
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Beach
    • Wildwood Beach is located in Baltimore County

How Far From Sparrows Point 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 Sparrows Point to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 14 miles [22.5 km]<3> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Sparrows Point to Towson, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south (S). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take most of a day.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take just about two full days and walking would take over two days.
• The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,860 miles [9,430.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,565 miles [10,565.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,442 miles [7,148.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Baltimore County: www.co.ba.md.us/

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