Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 Steeplechase:
  • 39.619826, -76.774697
  • 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 Steeplechase

• 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 Steeplechase is near Carroll County and also York County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Carroll County
  • eBird sighting report for York 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 Steeplechase ...

We found five communities that share the name Steeplechase.

Within Maryland, the name Steeplechase is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Arizona
    • Maricopa County
    • This Steeplechase is located in Maricopa County and lies 1,988 miles [3,199.4 km]<1> to the west of the Steeplechase that is located in Baltimore County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Steeplechase.
  • Florida
    • Hillsborough County
    • This Steeplechase is located in Hillsborough County and lies 860 miles [1,384 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Steeplechase that is located in Baltimore County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Steeplechase.
  • Georgia
    • Clayton County
    • This Steeplechase is located in Clayton County and lies 594 miles [956 km]<1> to the southwest of the Steeplechase that is located in Baltimore County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clayton County community of Steeplechase.
    • Cobb County
    • This Steeplechase is located in Cobb County and lies 591 miles [951.1 km] to the southwest of the Steeplechase that is located in Baltimore County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Steeplechase.
    • Gwinnett County
    • This Steeplechase is located in Gwinnett County and lies 559 miles [899.6 km] to the southwest of the Steeplechase that is located in Baltimore County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gwinnett County community of Steeplechase.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Steeplechase ...

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.

• Cedar Grove
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
  • Cedar Grove is located in Baltimore County
• Cedarbrook
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarbrook
  • Cedarbrook is located in Carroll County
• Clear View
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clear View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clear View
  • Clear View is located in Carroll County
• Flickerwood
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flickerwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flickerwood
  • Flickerwood is located in Baltimore County
• Greenmount
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenmount have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenmount
  • Greenmount is located in Carroll County
• Hamlet Farms
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamlet Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamlet Farms
  • Hamlet Farms is located in Baltimore County
• Happy Valley
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Valley
  • Happy Valley is located in Carroll County
• Hunt Ridge
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Ridge
  • Hunt Ridge is located in Carroll County
• Hunter Green
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Green
  • Hunter Green is located in Baltimore County
• Maple Grove
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maple Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Grove
  • Maple Grove is located in Carroll County
• Prettyboy
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prettyboy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prettyboy
  • Prettyboy is located in Baltimore County
• Prettyboy Garth
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prettyboy Garth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prettyboy Garth
  • Prettyboy Garth is located in Baltimore County
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  • Prettyboy Trails
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prettyboy Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prettyboy Trails
    • Prettyboy Trails is located in Baltimore County
  • Roberts Field
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Field have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Field
    • Roberts Field is located in Carroll County
  • Rockbrook Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockbrook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockbrook Village
    • Rockbrook Village is located in Carroll County
  • Seven Havens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Havens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Havens
    • Seven Havens is located in Carroll County
  • Singer Heights
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singer Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singer Heights
    • Singer Heights is located in Carroll County
  • Small Crossings
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Small Crossings have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Small Crossings
    • Small Crossings is located in Carroll County
  • Spook Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spook Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spook Hill
    • Spook Hill is located in Baltimore County
  • Sunset Way
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Way have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Way
    • Sunset Way is located in Carroll County
  • Wolf Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolf Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolf Hill
    • Wolf Hill is located in Carroll County

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

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

• Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 17 miles [27.4 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Steeplechase to Towson, with an average speed<3> 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 five to six hours.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 46 miles [74 km] to the south southeast (SSE). 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 51 miles [82.1 km] to the south southwest (SSW). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take most of three days.
• The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,856 miles [9,424.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,563 miles [10,562.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,440 miles [7,145.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Steeplechase. 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/