Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Walnut Grove, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Walnut Grove and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Walnut Grove
- 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 Walnut Grove:
- 39.698432, -77.171373
- 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 Walnut Grove
- 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 Carroll County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Carroll County
- Since Walnut Grove is near Frederick County and also Adams County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Frederick County
- eBird sighting report for Adams 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 Walnut Grove ...
We found 69 communities that share the name Walnut Grove.
Within Maryland, the name Walnut Grove is unique.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 69 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 69 communities, 68 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Etowah County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Etowah County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Etowah County community of Walnut Grove.
- Jefferson County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Jefferson County and lies 690 miles [1,110.4 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Walnut Grove.
- Madison County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Madison County and lies 607 miles [976.9 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Walnut Grove.
- Arizona
- Yavapai County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Yavapai County and lies 1,973 miles [3,175.2 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yavapai County community of Walnut Grove.
- Arkansas
- Clay County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Clay County and lies 760 miles [1,223.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Walnut Grove.
- Columbia County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Columbia County and lies 1,009 miles [1,623.8 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Columbia County community of Walnut Grove.
- Independence County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Independence County and lies 819 miles [1,318.1 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Independence County community of Walnut Grove.
- Little River 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 Arkansas community of Walnut Grove [Little River County].
- Poinsett 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 Arkansas community of Walnut Grove [Poinsett County].
- Pope County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Pope County and lies 909 miles [1,462.9 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pope County community of Walnut Grove.
- Van Buren County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Van Buren County and lies 887 miles [1,427.5 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Van Buren County community of Walnut Grove.
- Washington County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Washington County and lies 964 miles [1,551.4 km] to the west of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Walnut Grove.
- Yell County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Yell County and lies 954 miles [1,535.3 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Yell County community of Walnut Grove.
- British Columbia
- This Walnut Grove lies 2,297 miles [3,696.7 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- California
- Sacramento County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Sacramento County and lies 2,358 miles [3,794.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sacramento County community of Walnut Grove.
- Colorado
- Jefferson County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,475 miles [2,373.8 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Walnut Grove.
- Georgia
- Walker County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Walker County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walker County community of Walnut Grove.
- Walton County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Walton County and lies 552 miles [888.4 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Walton County community of Walnut Grove.
- Illinois
- Knox County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Knox County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Walnut Grove.
- McDonough County
- This Walnut Grove is located in McDonough County and lies 708 miles [1,139.4 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McDonough County community of Walnut Grove.
- Putnam County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Putnam County and lies 648 miles [1,042.9 km] to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Walnut Grove.
- Indiana
- Hamilton County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Hamilton County and lies 465 miles [748.3 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Walnut Grove.
- Warren 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 Indiana community of Walnut Grove [Warren County].
- Iowa
- Scott County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Scott County and lies 717 miles [1,153.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Scott County community of Walnut Grove.
- Kansas
- Doniphan 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 Walnut Grove [Doniphan County].
- Linn 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 Kansas community of Walnut Grove [Linn County].
- Kentucky
- Allen 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 Kentucky community of Walnut Grove [Allen County].
- Caldwell 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 Kentucky community of Walnut Grove [Caldwell County].
- Marshall County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Marshall County and lies 635 miles [1,021.9 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Marshall County community of Walnut Grove.
- Pulaski County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Pulaski County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pulaski County community of Walnut Grove.
- Minnesota
- Redwood County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Redwood County and lies 987 miles [1,588.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Redwood County community of Walnut Grove.
- Mississippi
- Coahoma County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Coahoma County and lies 841 miles [1,353.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Coahoma County community of Walnut Grove.
- Leake County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Leake County and lies 841 miles [1,353.5 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Leake County community of Walnut Grove.
- Missouri
- Greene County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Greene County and lies 896 miles [1,442 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greene County community of Walnut Grove.
- Nebraska
- Knox 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 Nebraska community of Walnut Grove [Knox County].
- Ohio
- Hardin County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Hardin County and lies 347 miles [558.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hardin County community of Walnut Grove.
- Logan County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Logan County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km] to the west of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Logan County community of Walnut Grove.
- Pennsylvania
- Cambria County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Cambria County and lies 100 miles [160.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cambria County community of Walnut Grove.
- Perry County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Perry County and lies 52 miles [83.7 km] to the north of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Perry County community of Walnut Grove.
- South Carolina
- Oconee County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Oconee County and lies 470 miles [756.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Oconee County community of Walnut Grove.
- Spartanburg County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Spartanburg County and lies 427 miles [687.2 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Walnut Grove.
- Tennessee
- Bedford County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Bedford County and lies 581 miles [935 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bedford County community of Walnut Grove.
- Campbell County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Campbell County and lies 439 miles [706.5 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Campbell County community of Walnut Grove.
- Franklin County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Franklin County and lies 589 miles [947.9 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Walnut Grove.
- Gibson County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Gibson County and lies 686 miles [1,104 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Gibson County community of Walnut Grove.
- Hardin 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 Tennessee community of Walnut Grove [Hardin County].
- Johnson County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Johnson County and lies 335 miles [539.1 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Walnut Grove.
- Lauderdale 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 Tennessee community of Walnut Grove [Lauderdale County].
- Meigs County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Meigs County and lies 503 miles [809.5 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Meigs County community of Walnut Grove.
- Robertson County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Robertson County and lies 581 miles [935 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Robertson County community of Walnut Grove.
- Sevier County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Sevier County and lies 432 miles [695.2 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sevier County community of Walnut Grove.
- Sullivan County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Sullivan County and lies 355 miles [571.3 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Walnut Grove.
- Sumner County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Sumner County and lies 558 miles [898 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Walnut Grove.
- Tipton County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Tipton County and lies 744 miles [1,197.4 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tipton County community of Walnut Grove.
- Trousdale County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Trousdale County and lies 543 miles [873.9 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Trousdale County community of Walnut Grove.
- White County
- This Walnut Grove is located in White County and lies 519 miles [835.2 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the White County community of Walnut Grove.
- Texas
- Collin County
- Although located in Collin County, we don't know the location within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Collin County community of Walnut Grove.
- Kendall County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Kendall County and lies 1,393 miles [2,241.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kendall County community of Walnut Grove.
- Panola County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Panola County and lies 1,086 miles [1,747.7 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Panola County community of Walnut Grove.
- Smith County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Smith County and lies 1,133 miles [1,823.4 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Smith County community of Walnut Grove.
- Utah
- Salt Lake County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,817 miles [2,924.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Walnut Grove.
- Virginia
- Bristol City
- This Walnut Grove is located in Bristol City and lies 342 miles [550.4 km]<1> to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bristol City community of Walnut Grove.
- Greensville County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Greensville County and lies 198 miles [318.7 km] to the south of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Greensville County community of Walnut Grove.
- Hanover County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Hanover County and lies 145 miles [233.4 km] to the south of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Walnut Grove.
- Montgomery County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Montgomery County and lies 249 miles [400.7 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Walnut Grove.
- Stafford County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Stafford County and lies 95 miles [152.9 km] to the south southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Walnut Grove.
- Washington County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Washington County and lies 344 miles [553.6 km] to the southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Walnut Grove.
- Washington
- Clark County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Clark County and lies 2,310 miles [3,717.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Walnut Grove.
- West Virginia
- Roane County
- This Walnut Grove is located in Roane County and lies 230 miles [370.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Grove that is located in Carroll County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of Walnut Grove.
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Walnut Grove ...
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.
- Cloverberry
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cloverberry have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverberry
- Cloverberry is located in Carroll County
- Copperfield
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperfield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperfield
- Copperfield is located in Carroll County
- Copperville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperville
- Copperville is located in Carroll County
- Crabster ‑ Historic
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest) - Eleven Meadows
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleven Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleven Meadows
- Eleven Meadows is located in Carroll County
- Fairground Village
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairground Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairground Village
- Fairground Village is located in Carroll County
- Georgetown
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Adams County (PA)
- Green Meadows
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Meadows
- Green Meadows is located in Carroll County
- Hoot'N Hollow
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoot'N Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoot'N Hollow
- Hoot'N Hollow is located in Carroll County
- Kingsdale
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsdale
- Kingsdale is located in Adams County (PA)
- Longs Mountain View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Longs Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Longs Mountain View
- Longs Mountain View is located in Carroll County
- Longville
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Continue List (11 more) ...
- Mairs Mill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mairs Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mairs Mill
- Mairs Mill is located in Carroll County
- Meadow Brook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
- Meadow Brook is located in Carroll County
- Oak Grove
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Ottersdale
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ottersdale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ottersdale
- Ottersdale is located in Carroll County
- Piney Creek ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
- Piney Creek is located in Carroll County
- Pipe Creek Mill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pipe Creek Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipe Creek Mill
- Pipe Creek Mill is located in Carroll County
- Rising Sun
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rising Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rising Sun
- Rising Sun is located in Carroll County
- Roberts Mill Run
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roberts Mill Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roberts Mill Run
- Roberts Mill Run is located in Carroll County
- Stumptown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Wheatfields
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatfields have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatfields
- Wheatfields is located in Carroll County
- Wolfs Mill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolfs Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolfs Mill
- Wolfs Mill is located in Carroll County
- Mairs Mill
How Far From Walnut Grove to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Walnut Grove to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Walnut Grove and extending to:
- Westminster, which is the Seat of Carroll County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Walnut Grove to Westminster, 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 61 miles [98.2 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 55 miles [88.5 km] to the south (S). Driving would take less than an hour, a buggy would take over two days and walking would take most of three days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,869 miles [9,445.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,578 miles [10,586.3 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 Walnut Grove. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Carroll County: www.ccgov.carr.org/
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 from Point A (ie- Walnut Grove) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Walnut Grove. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6984, Longitude: -77.1714 In this case, the coordinates for Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove 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 307.916 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.593 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.46 degrees. |