Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Timber Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Timber Ridge and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Timber Ridge
- 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 Timber Ridge:
- 39.156219, -76.688858
- 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 Timber Ridge
- 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 Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
- Since Timber Ridge is near Howard County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Howard County
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore 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 Timber Ridge ...
We found 22 communities that share the name Timber Ridge.
There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Timber Ridge.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 21 communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Carroll County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Carroll County and lies 29 miles [46.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Timber Ridge.
- Carroll County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Jefferson County and lies 685 miles [1,102.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Timber Ridge.
- Arkansas
- Pulaski County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Pulaski County and lies 918 miles [1,477.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Timber Ridge.
- Delaware
- New Castle County
- This Timber Ridge is located in New Castle County and lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Timber Ridge.
- Georgia
- Troup County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Troup County and lies 633 miles [1,018.7 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Troup County community of Timber Ridge.
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Cook County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Timber Ridge.
- 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 Timber Ridge [DuPage County].
- Henry County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Henry County and lies 739 miles [1,189.3 km] to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henry County community of Timber Ridge.
- McLean County
- This Timber Ridge is located in McLean County and lies 649 miles [1,044.5 km] to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLean County community of Timber Ridge.
- Louisiana
- Saint Tammany Parish
- This Timber Ridge is located in Saint Tammany Parish and lies 963 miles [1,549.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Tammany Parish community of Timber Ridge.
- Mississippi
- Harrison County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Harrison County and lies 937 miles [1,508 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harrison County community of Timber Ridge.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 350 miles [563.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Timber Ridge.
- Pennsylvania
- York County
- This Timber Ridge is located in York County and lies 73 miles [117.5 km]<1> to the north of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
- South Carolina
- Horry County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Horry County and lies 386 miles [621.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Horry County community of Timber Ridge.
- York County
- This Timber Ridge is located in York County and lies 369 miles [593.8 km] to the southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Timber Ridge.
- Tennessee
- Greene County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Greene County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Timber Ridge.
- Washington County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Washington County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km] to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Timber Ridge.
- Virginia
- Frederick County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Frederick County and lies 89 miles [143.2 km]<1> to the west of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Timber Ridge.
- Goochland County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Goochland County and lies 121 miles [194.7 km] to the south southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Goochland County community of Timber Ridge.
- Rockbridge County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Rockbridge County and lies 170 miles [273.6 km] to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockbridge County community of Timber Ridge.
- Rockingham County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Rockingham County and lies 130 miles [209.2 km] to the west southwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rockingham County community of Timber Ridge.
- Wisconsin
- Kenosha County
- This Timber Ridge is located in Kenosha County and lies 626 miles [1,007.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Timber Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kenosha County community of Timber Ridge.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Timber Ridge ...
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.
- Champion Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champion Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champion Forest
- Champion Forest is located in Anne Arundel County
- Derby Farms
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby Farms
- Derby Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
- Dundee
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east) - Ferndale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferndale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferndale
- Ferndale is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferndale <4>
- Greentree
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Homeland Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homeland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland Park
- Homeland Park is located in Anne Arundel County
- Lake Village
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Village
- Lake Village is located in Anne Arundel County
- Meadow Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
- Meadow Brook is located in Anne Arundel County
- Pioneer City
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer City
- Pioneer City is located in Anne Arundel County
- Provinces
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Redbridge
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Ridgeview
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Continue List (12 more) ...
- Sandalwood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandalwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandalwood
- Sandalwood is located in Anne Arundel County
- Sandridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Seven Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
- Seven Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
- Spring Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Meadows
- Spring Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
- Stillmeadow
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stillmeadow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stillmeadow
- Stillmeadow is located in Anne Arundel County
- Stony Run
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Strawberry Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Hills
- Strawberry Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
- Towering Oaks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Towering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Towering Oaks
- Towering Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
- Village Square
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Square
- Village Square is located in Anne Arundel County
- Woodlawn Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Heights
- Woodlawn Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
- Woods Edge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
- Woods Edge is located in Anne Arundel County
- Woodside Square
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Square have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Square
- Woodside Square is located in Anne Arundel County
- Sandalwood
How Far From Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Timber Ridge and extending to:
- Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 16 miles [25.7 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Timber Ridge to Annapolis, with an average speed<5> 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast (SE). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take most of a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,872 miles [9,450.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,577 miles [10,584.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,454 miles [7,168 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Timber Ridge. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
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- Timber Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Timber Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1562, Longitude: -76.6889 In this case, the coordinates for Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge 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 Timber Ridge 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 307.667 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.226 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.467 degrees. |