Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Wakefield, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Wakefield and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Wakefield
- 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 Wakefield:
- 39.447884, -76.592191
- 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 Wakefield
- 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 Wakefield is near Baltimore City and also Harford County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore City
- eBird sighting report for Harford 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 Wakefield ...
We found 37 communities that share the name Wakefield.
There are three communities within Maryland that are also named Wakefield.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 34 communities, 35 are located in the United States and two are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Baltimore City
- Carroll County
- Charles County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Clay County
- This Wakefield is located in Clay County and lies 1,088 miles [1,751 km]<1> to the west of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Wakefield.
- Douglas 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 Wakefield [Douglas County].
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Nebraska
- New Brunswick
- This Wakefield lies 655 miles [1,054.1 km]<1> to the northeast of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- New Hampshire
- New York
- Bronx County
- This Wakefield is located in Bronx County and lies 175 miles [281.6 km]<1> to the northeast of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bronx County community of Wakefield.
- Westchester 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 New York community of Wakefield [Westchester County].
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Darke County
- This Wakefield is located in Darke County and lies 428 miles [688.8 km]<1> to the west of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darke County community of Wakefield.
- Pike County
- This Wakefield is located in Pike County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km] to the west of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Wakefield.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Quebec
- This Wakefield lies 428 miles [688.8 km]<1> to the north of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- Rhode Island
- Texas
- Howard 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 Wakefield [Howard County].
- Polk County
- This Wakefield is located in Polk County and lies 1,175 miles [1,891 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Polk County community of Wakefield.
- Utah
- Virginia
- Alexandria City
- This Wakefield is located in Alexandria City and lies 51 miles [82.1 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alexandria City community of Wakefield.
- Charlottesville City
- This Wakefield is located in Charlottesville City and lies 138 miles [222.1 km] to the southwest of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Charlottesville City community of Wakefield.
- Surry County
- This Wakefield is located in Surry County and lies 154 miles [247.8 km] to the south of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Surry County community of Wakefield.
- Sussex County
- This Wakefield is located in Sussex County and lies 172 miles [276.8 km] to the south of the Wakefield that is located in Baltimore County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Wakefield.
- Westmoreland 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 Virginia community of Wakefield [Westmoreland County].
- Washington
- West Virginia
Curious and Interesting Names Near Wakefield ...
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.
- Boxwood
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Chapel Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hill
- Chapel Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Chestnut Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Cockeysville
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cockeysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cockeysville
- Cockeysville is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cockeysville <5>
- Coventry
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Cowpen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Deer Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Deer Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Woods
- Deer Woods is located in Baltimore County
- Donnybrook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donnybrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donnybrook
- Donnybrook is located in Baltimore County
- Dun Rovin
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Fellowship Forest
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fellowship Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fellowship Forest
- Fellowship Forest is located in Baltimore County
- Glen Ellen
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Ellen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Ellen
- Glen Ellen is located in Baltimore County
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- Green Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Ridge
- Green Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Havenwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Hunt Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunt Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunt Ridge
- Hunt Ridge is located in Baltimore County
- Hunters Hill
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Hill
- Hunters Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Huntspring
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Huntspring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Huntspring
- Huntspring is located in Baltimore County
- Lutherville
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lutherville
- Lutherville is located in Baltimore County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lutherville <5>
- Manor Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Hill
- Manor Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Manor Springs
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Springs
- Manor Springs is located in Baltimore County
- Manor View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor View
- Manor View is located in Baltimore County
- Manor Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Manor Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manor Woods
- Manor Woods is located in Baltimore County
- Mays Chapel
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mays Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mays Chapel
- Mays Chapel is located in Baltimore County
- Meadowcliff
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowcliff have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowcliff
- Meadowcliff is located in Baltimore County
- Meadowland
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowland
- Meadowland is located in Baltimore County
- Orchard Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Hills
- Orchard Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Overlook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north) - Pot Spring
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pot Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pot Spring
- Pot Spring is located in Baltimore County
- Providence
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence
- Providence is located in Baltimore County
- Ridervale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest) - Riderwood Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riderwood Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riderwood Hills
- Riderwood Hills is located in Baltimore County
- Seminary Overlook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seminary Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seminary Overlook
- Seminary Overlook is located in Baltimore County
- Summer Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summer Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Hill
- Summer Hill is located in Baltimore County
- Texas
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Valley Crest
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valley Crest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valley Crest
- Valley Crest is located in Baltimore County
- Green Ridge
How Far From Wakefield 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 Wakefield to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Wakefield and extending to:
- Towson, which is the Seat of Baltimore County, lies just to the South.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 32 miles [51.5 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could walk a straight line from Wakefield to Annapolis, with an average speed<7> 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 44 miles [70.8 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 most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The shortest distance<8> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,855 miles [9,422.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,562 miles [10,560.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<10>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,438 miles [7,142.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<11>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wakefield. 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 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Wakefield) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Wakefield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.4479, Longitude: -76.5922 In this case, the coordinates for Wakefield 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 Bird Creek to see Pete ... Bird 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 Wakefield 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> | 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 Wakefield, 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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. |
| <8> | 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 Wakefield to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.589 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.183 degrees. |
| <11> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.311 degrees. |