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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 Stevenson, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Stevenson 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 Stevenson:
    • 39.410699, -76.713457
    • 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 Stevenson
  • 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 Stevenson ...

We found fourteen communities that share the name Stevenson.

Within Maryland, the name Stevenson is unique.

Beyond Maryland, we know of another fourteen communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these fourteen communities, thirteen are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Jackson County
      • This Stevenson is located in Jackson County and lies 590 miles [949.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Stevenson.
    • Connecticut
      • Fairfield County
      • This Stevenson is located in Fairfield County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfield County community of Stevenson.
    • Indiana
      • Greene 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 Indiana community of Stevenson [Greene County].
      • Warrick County
      • This Stevenson is located in Warrick County and lies 585 miles [941.5 km]<1> to the west of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Warrick County community of Stevenson.
    • Kansas
      • Barber 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 Kansas community of Stevenson [Barber County].
    • Kentucky
      • Breathitt County
      • This Stevenson is located in Breathitt County and lies 375 miles [603.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Breathitt County community of Stevenson.
    • Louisiana
      • Morehouse Parish
      • This Stevenson is located in Morehouse Parish and lies 958 miles [1,541.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Morehouse Parish community of Stevenson.
    • Michigan
      • Ontonagon 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 Michigan community of Stevenson [Ontonagon County].
    • Minnesota
      • Saint Louis County
      • This Stevenson is located in Saint Louis County and lies 986 miles [1,586.8 km]<1> to the northwest of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Louis County community of Stevenson.
    • Nebraska
      • Buffalo 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 Nebraska community of Stevenson [Buffalo County].
    • Ontario
      • This Stevenson lies 350 miles [563.3 km]<1> to the northwest of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Bradford County
      • This Stevenson is located in Bradford County and lies 153 miles [246.2 km]<1> to the north of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradford County community of Stevenson.
    • Texas
      • Van Zandt 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 Texas community of Stevenson [Van Zandt County].
    • Washington
      • Skamania County
      • This Stevenson is located in Skamania County and lies 2,306 miles [3,711.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Stevenson that is located in Baltimore County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Skamania County community of Stevenson.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Stevenson ...

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.

  • Caves Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caves Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caves Park
    • Caves Park is located in Baltimore County
  • Fields of Stevenson
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fields of Stevenson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fields of Stevenson
    • Fields of Stevenson is located in Baltimore County
  • Fishtown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishtown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishtown
    • Fishtown is located in Baltimore County
  • Greene Tree
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greene Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greene Tree
    • Greene Tree is located in Baltimore County
  • Greengate
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greengate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greengate
    • Greengate is located in Baltimore County
  • Greenspring
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenspring have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenspring
    • Greenspring is located in Baltimore County
  • Greenwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in Baltimore County
  • Grey Rock
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grey Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grey Rock
    • Grey Rock is located in Baltimore County
  • Halcyon Gate
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halcyon Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halcyon Gate
    • Halcyon Gate is located in Baltimore County
  • Leisure Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Hill
    • Leisure Hill is located in Baltimore County
  • Pickwick
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pickwick have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pickwick
    • Pickwick is located in Baltimore County
  • Pikesville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pikesville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pikesville
    • Pikesville is located in Baltimore County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pikesville <4>
  • Continue List   (11 more) ...
    • Rockland
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
      • Rockland is located in Baltimore County
    • Rockland Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockland Run have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland Run
      • Rockland Run is located in Baltimore County
    • Rogers ‑ Historic
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers
      • Rogers is located in Baltimore County
    • Seminary Springs
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary Springs
      • Seminary Springs is located in Baltimore County
    • Summit Chase
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Chase
      • Summit Chase is located in Baltimore County
    • Summit Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Park
      • Summit Park is located in Baltimore County
    • Sunset Knoll
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Knoll
      • Sunset Knoll is located in Baltimore County
    • Valley Brook
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Brook
      • Valley Brook is located in Baltimore County
    • Valley Stream
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Stream have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Stream
      • Valley Stream is located in Baltimore County
    • Velvet Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Ridge
      • Velvet Ridge is located in Baltimore County
    • Velvet Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Valley
      • Velvet Valley is located in Baltimore County

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

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

  • Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies just to the East.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Stevenson to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of two 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 White House (Washington, DC) is 39 miles [62.8 km] to the south southwest (SSW). 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,862 miles [9,434 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,568 miles [10,570.2 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,445 miles [7,153.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Stevenson) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Stevenson. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4107, Longitude: -76.7135    
<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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Stevenson 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>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.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<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 Stevenson 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 307.664 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.262 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.377 degrees.