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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 Turner, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Turner and the surrounding area.
- 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 Turner:
- 39.244830, -76.514685
- 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 Turner
- 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 Turner ...
We found 41 communities that share the name Turner.
There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Turner.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 40 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Talbot County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Maryland community of Turner [Talbot County].
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Choctaw County
- This Turner is located in Choctaw County and lies 831 miles [1,337.4 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Choctaw County community of Turner.
- Shelby County
- This Turner is located in Shelby County and lies 713 miles [1,147.5 km] to the west southwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Turner.
- Talladega County
- This Turner is located in Talladega County and lies 659 miles [1,060.6 km] to the west southwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talladega County community of Turner.
- Arkansas
- Mississippi County
- This Turner is located in Mississippi County and lies 777 miles [1,250.5 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi County community of Turner.
- Phillips County
- This Turner is located in Phillips County and lies 865 miles [1,392.1 km] to the west southwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Phillips County community of Turner.
- California
- San Joaquin County
- This Turner is located in San Joaquin County and lies 2,391 miles [3,847.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Joaquin County community of Turner.
- Sonoma County
- This Turner is located in Sonoma County and lies 2,462 miles [3,962.2 km] to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sonoma County community of Turner.
- Florida
- Hillsborough County
- This Turner is located in Hillsborough County and lies 847 miles [1,363.1 km]<2> to the south southwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hillsborough County community of Turner.
- Idaho
- Caribou County
- This Turner is located in Caribou County and lies 1,843 miles [2,966 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caribou County community of Turner.
- Idaho County
- This Turner is located in Idaho County and lies 2,035 miles [3,275 km] to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Idaho County community of Turner.
- Illinois
- DuPage County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Illinois community of Turner [DuPage County].
- Indiana
- Clay County
- This Turner is located in Clay County and lies 568 miles [914.1 km]<2> to the west of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Turner.
- Iowa
- Jasper County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Iowa community of Turner [Jasper County].
- Kansas
- Wyandotte County
- This Turner is located in Wyandotte County and lies 972 miles [1,564.3 km]<2> to the west of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wyandotte County community of Turner.
- Kentucky
- Breathitt County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Turner [Breathitt County].
- Maine
- Androscoggin County
- This Turner is located in Androscoggin County and lies 472 miles [759.6 km]<2> to the northeast of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Androscoggin County community of Turner.
- Michigan
- Arenac County
- This Turner is located in Arenac County and lies 504 miles [811.1 km]<2> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Arenac County community of Turner.
- Dickinson County
- This Turner is located in Dickinson County and lies 747 miles [1,202.2 km] to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dickinson County community of Turner.
- Mississippi
- Tallahatchie County
- This Turner is located in Tallahatchie County and lies 844 miles [1,358.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tallahatchie County community of Turner.
- Tunica County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Mississippi community of Turner [Tunica County].
- Missouri
- Greene County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Missouri community of Turner [Greene County].
- New Madrid County
- This Turner is located in New Madrid County and lies 751 miles [1,208.6 km]<2> to the west of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Madrid County community of Turner.
- Montana
- Blaine County
- This Turner is located in Blaine County and lies 1,700 miles [2,735.9 km]<2> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blaine County community of Turner.
- Nebraska
- Holt County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Nebraska community of Turner [Holt County].
- New Mexico
- Roosevelt County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Roosevelt County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roosevelt County community of Turner.
- Ohio
- Logan County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Logan County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Turner.
- Tuscarawas County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Turner [Tuscarawas County].
- Oklahoma
- Love County
- This Turner is located in Love County and lies 1,206 miles [1,940.9 km]<2> to the west of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Love County community of Turner.
- Ontario
- This Turner lies 539 miles [867.4 km]<2> to the north northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- Oregon
- Marion County
- This Turner is located in Marion County and lies 2,379 miles [3,828.6 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marion County community of Turner.
- Pennsylvania
- Crawford County
- This Turner is located in Crawford County and lies 260 miles [418.4 km]<2> to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Crawford County community of Turner.
- Mercer County
- This Turner is located in Mercer County and lies 237 miles [381.4 km] to the northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mercer County community of Turner.
- South Carolina
- Aiken County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the South Carolina community of Turner [Aiken County].
- Texas
- Brazoria County
- This Turner is located in Brazoria County and lies 1,256 miles [2,021.3 km]<2> to the west southwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brazoria County community of Turner.
- Virginia
- Brunswick County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Turner [Brunswick County].
- Greensville 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 Virginia community of Turner [Greensville County].
- Isle of Wight County
- This Turner is located in Isle of Wight County and lies 171 miles [275.2 km]<2> to the south of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Isle of Wight County community of Turner.
- Washington
- Columbia County
- This Turner is located in Columbia County and lies 2,125 miles [3,419.9 km]<2> to the west northwest of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Turner.
- West Virginia
- Kanawha County
- This Turner is located in Kanawha County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km]<2> to the west of the Turner that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kanawha County community of Turner.
- Lewis County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<1> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Turner [Lewis County].
Curious and Interesting Names Near Turner ...
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
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airport Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airport Beach
- Airport Beach is located in Baltimore County
- Evergreen Park
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Park
- Evergreen Park is located in Baltimore County
- Fells Point
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fells Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fells Point
- Fells Point is located in Baltimore City
- 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.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foremans Corner
- Foremans Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
- Graceland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graceland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graceland
- Graceland is located in Baltimore County
- Gray Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gray Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gray Haven
- Gray Haven is located in Baltimore County
- Harborview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harborview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harborview
- Harborview is located in Baltimore County
- Lodge Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lodge Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lodge Forest
- Lodge Forest is located in Baltimore County
- Lynch Point
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch Point
- Lynch Point is located in Baltimore County
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- Orangeville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orangeville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orangeville
- Orangeville is located in Baltimore City
- Riverview ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverview
- Riverview is located in Baltimore City
- Sparrows Point
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparrows Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrows Point
- Sparrows Point is located in Baltimore County
- Stab
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stab have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stab
- Stab is located in Baltimore County
- Stony Beach
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Beach
- Stony Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
- Wildwood Beach
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 Turner 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 Turner to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Turner and extending to:
- Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the north northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Turner to Towson, with an average speed<5> 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south (S). The buggy would take five to six hours and walking would take just over a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 36 miles [57.9 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<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,861 miles [9,432.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,566 miles [10,567 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,443 miles [7,150.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Footnotes ...
| <1> | 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 Turner 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. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Turner) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Turner. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2448, Longitude: -76.5147 In this case, the coordinates for Turner have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Turner, 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 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 Turner 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 307.558 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.116 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.358 degrees. |
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