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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:
    • 39.552880, -76.969147
    • 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.
    • Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Walnut Ridge
  • 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:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Carroll County
    • Since Walnut Ridge is near Baltimore County and also Frederick County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Baltimore County
    • Open the eBird sighting report for Frederick 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:
    • Open the Waymark.com report for Walnut Ridge

Communities Also Named Walnut Ridge ...

We found thirteen communities that are also named Walnut Ridge.

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

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

  • Communities Located In Maryland ...
    • Anne Arundel County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County and lies 45 miles [72.4 km]<1> to the southeast of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anne Arundel County community of Walnut Ridge.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Arkansas
      • Grant County
      • This Walnut Ridge is located in Grant County and lies 912 miles [1,467.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 799 miles [1,285.9 km] to the west southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 2,248 miles [3,617.8 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 73 miles [117.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 602 miles [968.8 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 461 miles [741.9 km]<1> to the west of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 278 miles [447.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 580 miles [933.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 1,093 miles [1,759 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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 78 miles [125.5 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Walnut Ridge that is located in Carroll 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.

  • Beaver Ridge
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Beaver Ridge is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Ridge
  • Chapel Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Chapel Heights is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Heights
  • Deerpark
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Deerpark is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deerpark
  • Eden Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Eden Farms is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Farms
  • Evergreen Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Evergreen Hills is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evergreen Hills
  • Furnace Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Furnace Hills is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furnace Hills
  • Harris Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Harris Heights is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harris Heights
  • Hillside
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Hillside is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillside
  • Lees Corner
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Lees Corner is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lees Corner
  • Maple Crest
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Maple Crest is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple Crest
  • Maple View
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Maple View is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maple View
  • Mexico
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Mexico is located in Carroll County
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mexico
  • Continue List   (21 more) ...
    • Michaels Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Michaels Ridge is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaels Ridge
    • Monarch Meadow
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Monarch Meadow is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monarch Meadow
    • Mountain Lake View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Mountain Lake View is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Lake View
    • Mountain View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Mountain View is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
    • New Mexico
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • New Mexico is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Mexico
    • Peach Brandy Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Peach Brandy Village is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peach Brandy Village
    • Peppermint Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Peppermint Park is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peppermint Park
    • Pheasant Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Pheasant Run is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pheasant Run
    • Raven Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Raven Run is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raven Run
    • Rebecca Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Rebecca Ridge is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rebecca Ridge
    • Rolling Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Rolling Ridge is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Ridge
    • Sandyville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Sandyville is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandyville
    • Scotsdale
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Scotsdale is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scotsdale
    • Smallwood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Smallwood is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smallwood
    • Spring Mills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Spring Mills is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Mills
    • Summer Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Summer Hills is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Hills
    • Tannery
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Tannery is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tannery
    • Velvet Run
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Velvet Run is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Velvet Run
    • Walnut Grove Mills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Walnut Grove Mills is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Grove Mills
    • Whispering Meadows
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Whispering Meadows is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Meadows
    • Winterberry
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Winterberry is located in Carroll County
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winterberry

How Far From Walnut Ridge 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 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:

  • Westminster, which is the Seat of Carroll County, lies just to the Northwest.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 47 miles [75.6 km]<1> to the south southeast (SSE). If you could walk a straight line from Walnut Ridge to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take about three full days to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of two days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south (S). 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<5> 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).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,574 miles [10,579.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,451 miles [7,163.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>'

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Walnut Ridge) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'.
<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 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>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.
<5>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.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Walnut Ridge. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5529, Longitude: -76.9691       In this case, the coordinates for Walnut Ridge have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.806 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.445 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.43 degrees.