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:
- 39.172052, -76.784972
- 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 Howard County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Howard County
- Since Waterloo is near Anne Arundel County and also Baltimore County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
- eBird sighting report for Baltimore 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 ...
- Frederick 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=39.172052&lon=-76.784972&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 460 miles [740.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 444 miles [714.5 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 502 miles [807.9 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 429 miles [690.4 km]<1> to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 793 miles [1,276.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 922 miles [1,483.8 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 1,036 miles [1,667.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 716 miles [1,152.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Howard County.
- Ohio
- Carroll County
- This Waterloo is located in Carroll County and lies 245 miles [394.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 322 miles [518.2 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 307 miles [494.1 km] to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the north of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 55 miles [88.5 km] to the northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 90 miles [144.8 km] to the north northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Juniata County community of Waterloo.
- Quebec
- This Waterloo lies 478 miles [769.3 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 1,302 miles [2,095.4 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 69 miles [111 km]<1> to the west of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 68 miles [109.4 km] to the west southwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 110 miles [177 km] to the south of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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 2,127 miles [3,423.1 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Waterloo that is located in Howard 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.
- Bonnie Brae
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie Brae have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie Brae
- Bonnie Brae is located in Howard County
- Bridewell ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the south) - Cedars
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Champion Forest
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Champion Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Champion Forest
- Champion Forest is located in Anne Arundel County
- Dasher Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dasher Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dasher Green
- Dasher Green is located in Howard County
- Elkhorn
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Georgetown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- 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 Anne Arundel County
- Heritage Woods
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Woods
- Heritage Woods is located in Howard County
- Hopewell
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the west) - Howard Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Howard Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Howard Hills
- Howard Hills is located in Howard County
- Jessup
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jessup have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jessup
- Jessup is located in Anne Arundel County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jessup <5>
- Jonestown
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north) - Continue List (19 more) ...
- Locust Park
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Park
- Locust Park is located in Howard County
- Long Reach
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Long Reach have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Reach
- Long Reach is located in Howard County
- Magnolia ‑ Historic
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest) - Marble Hill
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marble Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marble Hill
- Marble Hill is located in Howard County
- Mission Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mission Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mission Heights
- Mission Heights is located in Howard County
- Phelps Luck
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Phelps Luck have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Phelps Luck
- Phelps Luck is located in Howard County
- Pleasant View
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant View have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
- Pleasant View is located in Howard County
- Provinces
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Quail Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Ridge
- Quail Ridge is located in Howard County
- River Island
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Island have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Island
- River Island is located in Howard County
- Rockburn Commons
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockburn Commons have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockburn Commons
- Rockburn Commons is located in Howard County
- Sandridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast) - Savage
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Savage
- Savage is located in Howard County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Savage <5>
- Springwood
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springwood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springwood
- Springwood is located in Anne Arundel County
- Stonebrook
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonebrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonebrook
- Stonebrook is located in Howard County
- Timber Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Run
- Timber Run is located in Howard County
- Timberview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberview have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberview
- Timberview is located in Howard County
- Woodland Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Village
- Woodland Village is located in Howard County
- Woodvalley
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodvalley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodvalley
- Woodvalley is located in Howard County
- Locust Park
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:
- Ellicott City, which is the Seat of Howard County, lies just to the North.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 20 miles [32.2 km]<1> to the southeast (SE). If you could walk a straight line from Waterloo to Annapolis, with an average speed<6> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just over a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of a day.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take most of a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,875 miles [9,454.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,581 miles [10,591.1 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,458 miles [7,174.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
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 Howard County: www.co.ho.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' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn 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: 39.1721, Longitude: -76.7850 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 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 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're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | 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. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.723 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.292 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.501 degrees. |