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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 Walnut Ridge, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Walnut Ridge and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • 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 Ridge:
    • 39.033444, -76.444404
    • 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 Ridge
  • 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 Ridge ...

We found thirteen communities that share the name Walnut Ridge.

There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Walnut Ridge.

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

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Carroll County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Carroll County and lies 45 miles [72.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Walnut Ridge.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Grant County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Grant County and lies 929 miles [1,495.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grant County community of Walnut Ridge.
      • Lawrence County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Lawrence County and lies 819 miles [1,318.1 km] to the west of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • California
      • San Bernardino County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in San Bernardino County and lies 2,278 miles [3,666.1 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • Delaware
      • New Castle County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in New Castle County and lies 68 miles [109.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Castle County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • Illinois
      • Will County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Will County and lies 640 miles [1,030 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Will County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • Indiana
      • Clark 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 Ridge [Clark County].
      • Jennings County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Jennings County and lies 488 miles [785.4 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jennings County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • North Carolina
      • Wake County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Wake County and lies 258 miles [415.2 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • Ohio
      • Lawrence County
      • This community is historic<3> and although located in Lawrence County, we don't know where within the county.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • Tennessee
      • Rutherford County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Rutherford County and lies 594 miles [956 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • Texas
      • Lamar County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Lamar County and lies 1,111 miles [1,788 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of Walnut Ridge.
    • Virginia
      • Stafford County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Stafford County and lies 70 miles [112.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Walnut Ridge.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Walnut Ridge ...

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.

  • Admirals Walk
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Admirals Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Admirals Walk
    • Admirals Walk is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Captains Choice
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Choice
    • Captains Choice is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Cedarwood Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Cove
    • Cedarwood Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Deer Creek
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Creek
    • Deer Creek is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Forest Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Meadows
    • Forest Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Great Meadows
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Meadows
    • Great Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greenholly
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenholly have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenholly
    • Greenholly is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hidden Point
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Point
    • Hidden Point is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Indian Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
    • Indian Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Landhaven
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landhaven
    • Landhaven is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Martins Cove Farm
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins Cove Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins Cove Farm
    • Martins Cove Farm is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Pleasant Plains
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Plains
    • Pleasant Plains is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Continue List   (8 more) ...
    • Podickery Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Podickery Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Podickery Point
      • Podickery Point is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Providence ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • 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 Anne Arundel County
    • Providence Cove
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Cove
      • Providence Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Round View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round View
      • Round View is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Skidmore
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skidmore have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skidmore
      • Skidmore is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Tanglewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Whispering Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods
      • Whispering Woods is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Woods Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Landing
      • Woods Landing is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the southwest (SW).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 33 miles [53.1 km]<1> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Walnut Ridge to White House, 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 shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,867 miles [9,442 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,571 miles [10,575 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,448 miles [7,158.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

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

The official website for Anne Arundel County: www.co.anne-arundel.md.us/

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

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Walnut Ridge) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Walnut Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0334, Longitude: -76.4444       In this case, the coordinates for Walnut Ridge 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 Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock 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 Ridge 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 Ridge, 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 Ridge 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 307.532 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.053 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.412 degrees.




 

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