Outdoor Activities ...

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

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

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

• 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 View Estates:
  • 39.457879, -77.512487
  • 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 View Estates

• 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 Frederick County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Frederick County
  • Since Valley View Estates is near Washington County and also Loudoun County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Washington County
  • eBird sighting report for Loudoun 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 View Estates ...

We found four communities that share the name Valley View Estates.

Within Maryland, the name Valley View Estates is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Alabama
    • Madison County
    • This Valley View Estates is located in Madison County and lies 592 miles [952.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Valley View Estates that is located in Frederick County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Valley View Estates.
  • South Dakota
    • Roberts County
    • This Valley View Estates is located in Roberts County and lies 1,081 miles [1,739.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Valley View Estates that is located in Frederick County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roberts County community of Valley View Estates.
  • Texas
    • Hidalgo County
    • This Valley View Estates is located in Hidalgo County and lies 1,507 miles [2,425.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Valley View Estates that is located in Frederick County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hidalgo County community of Valley View Estates.
  • West Virginia
    • Putnam County
    • This Valley View Estates is located in Putnam County and lies 249 miles [400.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Valley View Estates that is located in Frederick County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Valley View Estates.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Valley View Estates ...

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.

• Cherry Hill
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
  • Cherry Hill is located in Frederick County
• Christophers Crossing
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christophers Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christophers Crossing
  • Christophers Crossing is located in Frederick County
• Cross Hollow
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Hollow
  • Cross Hollow is located in Frederick County
• Deer Ridge
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Ridge
  • Deer Ridge is located in Frederick County
• Fishers Hollow
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fishers Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fishers Hollow
  • Fishers Hollow is located in Frederick County
• Fountain Dale
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Dale
  • Fountain Dale is located in Frederick County
• Golf View
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golf View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golf View
  • Golf View is located in Frederick County
• Grove Hill
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Hill
  • Grove Hill is located in Frederick County
• Harmony
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
  • Harmony is located in Frederick County
• Harmony Knolls
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony Knolls
  • Harmony Knolls is located in Frederick County
• Hawbottom
  (Less than 2 miles to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hawbottom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hawbottom
  • Hawbottom is located in Frederick County
• Highfields
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highfields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highfields
  • Highfields is located in Frederick County
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  • Hilltop Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop Woods
    • Hilltop Woods is located in Frederick County
  • Homers Delight
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homers Delight have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homers Delight
    • Homers Delight is located in Frederick County
  • Howards Retreat
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howards Retreat have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howards Retreat
    • Howards Retreat is located in Frederick County
  • Indian Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Springs
    • Indian Springs is located in Frederick County
  • Irongate
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irongate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irongate
    • Irongate is located in Frederick County
  • Meadowcrest
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowcrest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowcrest
    • Meadowcrest is located in Frederick County
  • Mountain View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
    • Mountain View is located in Frederick County
  • Roberts Retreat
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Retreat have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Retreat
    • Roberts Retreat is located in Frederick County
  • Rocky Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Springs
    • Rocky Springs is located in Frederick County
  • Round Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill
    • Round Hill is located in Frederick County
  • Shookstown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shookstown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shookstown
    • Shookstown is located in Frederick County
  • Spoolsville
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spoolsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spoolsville
    • Spoolsville is located in Frederick County
  • Turkey Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turkey Hill
    • Turkey Hill is located in Frederick County
  • Vista Farms
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Farms
    • Vista Farms is located in Frederick County
  • Winpenny Tell
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winpenny Tell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winpenny Tell
    • Winpenny Tell is located in Frederick County
  • Winter Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winter Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winter Run
    • Winter Run is located in Frederick County
  • Winterborn
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winterborn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterborn
    • Winterborn is located in Frederick County
  • Woodlawn Village
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Village
    • Woodlawn Village is located in Frederick County
  • Yellow Springs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yellow Springs
    • Yellow Springs is located in Frederick County

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

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

• Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies just to the East Southeast.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 63 miles [101.4 km]<1> to the east southeast (ESE). If you could walk a straight line from Valley View Estates to Annapolis, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of three days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take about three full days.
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 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 shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,894 miles [9,485.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,602 miles [10,624.9 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,478 miles [7,206.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Valley View Estates. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Frederick County: www.co.frederick.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/