Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Waterloo, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Waterloo and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Waterloo
- 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 Waterloo:
- 39.557877, -77.568600
- 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 Waterloo
- 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 Waterloo is near Washington County and also Franklin County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Washington County
- eBird sighting report for Franklin 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 Waterloo ...
We found 56 communities that share the name Waterloo.
There are two communities within Maryland that are also named Waterloo.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 54 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 54 communities, 52 are located in the United States and six are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Howard County
- Saint Mary's County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- This community is historichttp://www.waymarking.com/wm/search.aspx?f=1&lat=39.557877&lon=-77.568600&t=6 and we have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for Waterloo.
- California
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- DeKalb County
- This Waterloo is located in DeKalb County and lies 412 miles [663 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the DeKalb County community of Waterloo.
- Fayette County
- This Waterloo is located in Fayette County and lies 400 miles [643.7 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Waterloo.
- Johnson County
- This Waterloo is located in Johnson County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Johnson County community of Waterloo.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kingman County
- This community is historic<2> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Waterloo [Kingman County].
- Lane County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kansas community of Waterloo [Lane County].
- Lyon 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 Waterloo [Lyon County].
- Kentucky
- Boone County
- This Waterloo is located in Boone County and lies 388 miles [624.4 km]<1> to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Waterloo.
- Pulaski County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Waterloo [Pulaski County].
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Clark County
- This Waterloo is located in Clark County and lies 747 miles [1,202.2 km]<1> to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Waterloo.
- Lafayette County
- This Waterloo is located in Lafayette County and lies 878 miles [1,413 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lafayette County community of Waterloo.
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Douglas County
- This Waterloo is located in Douglas County and lies 989 miles [1,591.6 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Waterloo.
- Franklin County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Franklin County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Waterloo.
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Nova Scotia
- This Waterloo lies 737 miles [1,186.1 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- Ohio
- Carroll County
- This Waterloo is located in Carroll County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carroll County community of Waterloo.
- Fairfield County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Ohio community of Waterloo [Fairfield County].
- Franklin County
- This Waterloo is located in Franklin County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Waterloo.
- Hancock County
- This community is historic<2> and although located in Hancock County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Waterloo.
- Lawrence County
- This Waterloo is located in Lawrence County and lies 269 miles [432.9 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lawrence County community of Waterloo.
- Summit County
- This community is historic and although located in Summit County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Summit County community of Waterloo.
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Bradford County
- This Waterloo is located in Bradford County and lies 171 miles [275.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradford County community of Waterloo.
- Franklin County
- This Waterloo is located in Franklin County and lies 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Waterloo.
- Juniata County
- This Waterloo is located in Juniata County and lies 50 miles [80.5 km] to the north of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Juniata County community of Waterloo.
- Quebec
- This Waterloo lies 475 miles [764.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Grayson County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Waterloo [Grayson County].
- Williamson County
- This Waterloo is located in Williamson County and lies 1,273 miles [2,048.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Waterloo.
- Virginia
- Alexandria City
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Virginia community of Waterloo [Alexandria City].
- Arlington 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 Virginia community of Waterloo [Arlington County].
- Clarke County
- This Waterloo is located in Clarke County and lies 42 miles [67.6 km]<1> to the southwest of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clarke County community of Waterloo.
- Fauquier County
- This Waterloo is located in Fauquier County and lies 62 miles [99.8 km] to the south southwest of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fauquier County community of Waterloo.
- Hanover County
- This Waterloo is located in Hanover County and lies 137 miles [220.5 km] to the south of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hanover County community of Waterloo.
- Washington
- Stevens County
- This Waterloo is located in Stevens County and lies 2,078 miles [3,344.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Frederick County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stevens County community of Waterloo.
- Walla Walla County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<3> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Washington community of Waterloo [Walla Walla County].
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Curious and Interesting Names Near Waterloo ...
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.
- Bagtown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest) - Blank
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Crest Valley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crest Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crest Valley
- Crest Valley is located in Washington County
- Five Forks
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Five Forks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Five Forks
- Five Forks is located in Frederick County
- Harp
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast) - Highfields
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highfields have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highfields
- Highfields is located in Frederick County
- Highland
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Jerusalem
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south) - Lens Rambles
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lens Rambles have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lens Rambles
- Lens Rambles is located in Frederick County
- Meadow Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Ridge
- Meadow Ridge is located in Frederick County
- Meeting House Overlook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meeting House Overlook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meeting House Overlook
- Meeting House Overlook is located in Frederick County
- Middlepoint
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middlepoint have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middlepoint
- Middlepoint is located in Frederick County
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- Pleasant Walk
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Walk
- Pleasant Walk is located in Frederick County
- Shady Grove
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
- Shady Grove is located in Frederick County
- Turkey Hill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turkey Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> 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 southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vista Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vista Farms
- Vista Farms is located in Frederick County
- Wolfsville
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolfsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolfsville
- Wolfsville is located in Frederick County
- Wolfsville Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wolfsville Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wolfsville Crossing
- Wolfsville Crossing is located in Frederick County
- Woodland Way
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Way have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Way
- Woodland Way is located in Frederick County
- Pleasant Walk
How Far From Waterloo 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 Waterloo to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Waterloo and extending to:
- Frederick, which is the Seat of Frederick County, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Waterloo to Frederick, 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 70 miles [112.7 km] to the southeast (SE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than two hours, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 53 miles [85.3 km] to the south southeast (SSE). 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 5,892 miles [9,482.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,601 miles [10,623.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,477 miles [7,205 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Waterloo. 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/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Waterloo) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Waterloo. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5579, Longitude: -77.5686 In this case, the coordinates for Waterloo have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | 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 Waterloo, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <3> | 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 Waterloo 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. |
| <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 Waterloo 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 308.163 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.851 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.686 degrees. |