Valley Heights (Baltimore County, MD) - Tidbits, Odds-and-Ends

Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Valley Heights

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 Valley Heights:
- 39.431773, -76.724696
- 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 Valley Heights

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 Valley Heights is near Baltimore City and also Carroll County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- eBird sighting report for Carroll 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 Valley Heights ...

We found two communities that share the name Valley Heights.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Valley Heights.

Beyond Maryland, there is another community also named Valley Heights in the United States.

Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Frederick County
  - This Valley Heights is located in Frederick County and lies 41 miles [66 km]<1> to the west of the Valley Heights that is located in Baltimore County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Valley Heights.

Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- West Virginia
  - Summers County
  - This Valley Heights is located in Summers County and lies 246 miles [395.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Valley Heights that is located in Baltimore County.
  - For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summers County community of Valley Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Valley Heights ...

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.

Autumn Wind
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Autumn Wind have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Autumn Wind
- Autumn Wind is located in Baltimore County
Boxwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boxwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boxwood
- Boxwood is located in Baltimore County
Cave Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cave Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cave Valley
- Cave Valley is located in Baltimore County
Caves Park
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Caves Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caves Park
- Caves Park is located in Baltimore County
Chapel Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Baltimore County
Chapel Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Ridge
- Chapel Ridge is located in Baltimore County
Chestnut Ridge
(Less than 2 miles to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Ridge
- Chestnut Ridge is located in Baltimore County
Deer Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Run
- Deer Run is located in Baltimore County
Fallswood
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fallswood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fallswood
- Fallswood is located in Baltimore County
Fields of Stevenson
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fields of Stevenson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishtown
- Fishtown is located in Baltimore County
Green Spring Junction
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Green Spring Junction. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Spring Junction
- Green Spring Junction is located in Baltimore County
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- Greene Tree
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greene Tree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greene Tree
  - Greene Tree is located in Baltimore County
- Greenspring
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenspring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
  - Greenwood is located in Baltimore County
- Grey Rock
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grey Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grey Rock
  - Grey Rock is located in Baltimore County
- Halcyon Gate
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halcyon Gate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halcyon Gate
  - Halcyon Gate is located in Baltimore County
- Hickory Meadow
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Meadow
  - Hickory Meadow is located in Baltimore County
- Hillside Hunt
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillside Hunt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside Hunt
  - Hillside Hunt is located in Baltimore County
- Hunt Cup Hill
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Cup Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Cup Hill
  - Hunt Cup Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Hunters Glen
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Glen
  - Hunters Glen is located in Baltimore County
- Huntspring
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntspring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntspring
  - Huntspring is located in Baltimore County
- Jonathans Delight
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonathans Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonathans Delight
  - Jonathans Delight is located in Baltimore County
- Leisure Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leisure Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leisure Hill
  - Leisure Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Pikesville
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pikesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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>
- Pleasant Hill
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
  - Pleasant Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Rockland
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockland
  - Rockland is located in Baltimore County
- Rogers ‑ Historic
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rogers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rogers
  - Rogers is located in Baltimore County
- Seminary Overlook
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary Overlook
  - Seminary Overlook is located in Baltimore County
- Seminary Springs
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary Springs
  - Seminary Springs is located in Baltimore County
- Sunset Knoll
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Knoll
  - Sunset Knoll is located in Baltimore County
- Tollgate
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tollgate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tollgate
  - Tollgate is located in Baltimore County
- Valley Brook
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Brook
  - Valley Brook is located in Baltimore County
- Valley Hills
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Hills
  - Valley Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Velvet Hills
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Hills
  - Velvet Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Velvet Ridge
  (Less than 2 miles to the west)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Velvet Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Valley
  - Velvet Valley is located in Baltimore County
- Waterspout
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waterspout have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waterspout
  - Waterspout is located in Baltimore County

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

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

Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies just to the East Southeast.
Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 33 miles [53.1 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Valley Heights 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 40 miles [64.4 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>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Valley Heights. 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: https://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 from Point A (ie- Valley Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Valley Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4318, Longitude: -76.7247 In this case, the coordinates for Valley Heights have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>	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.
<3>	An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<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 Valley Heights 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 307.669 degrees.
<8>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.271 degrees.
<9>	The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.373 degrees.