Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in West Woods, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West Woods and the surrounding area.

• Weather ...
  • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
  • The National Weather Service forecast for West Woods

• 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 West Woods:
  • 38.979278, -76.546351
  • 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 West Woods

• 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 Anne Arundel County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
  • eBird sighting report for Anne Arundel County
  • Since West Woods is near Prince George's County and also Queen Anne's County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
  • eBird sighting report for Prince George's County
  • eBird sighting report for Queen Anne's 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 West Woods ...

We found two communities that share the name West Woods.

Within Maryland, the name West Woods is unique.

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

• Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
  • Connecticut
    • Litchfield County
    • This West Woods is located in Litchfield County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the West Woods that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Litchfield County community of West Woods.
  • Virginia
    • Albemarle County
    • This West Woods is located in Albemarle County and lies 126 miles [202.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the West Woods that is located in Anne Arundel County.
    • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Albemarle County community of West Woods.

Curious and Interesting Names Near West Woods ...

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.

• Bon Haven
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bon Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bon Haven
  • Bon Haven is located in Anne Arundel County
• Captains Walk
  (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Walk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Captains Walk
  • Captains Walk is located in Anne Arundel County
• Chestnut Hills
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chestnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Hills
  • Chestnut Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
• Donovans Pier
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Donovans Pier have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Donovans Pier
  • Donovans Pier is located in Anne Arundel County
• Downs on the Severn
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs on the Severn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Downs on the Severn
  • Downs on the Severn is located in Anne Arundel County
• Dreams Landing
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dreams Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dreams Landing
  • Dreams Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
• Edgewater
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater
  • Edgewater is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgewater <3>
• Edgewater Beach
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgewater Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgewater Beach
  • Edgewater Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
• Ginger Cove
  (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ginger Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ginger Cove
  • Ginger Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
• Gingerville
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gingerville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gingerville
  • Gingerville is located in Anne Arundel County
• Heritage
  (Less than 2 miles to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage
  • Heritage is located in Anne Arundel County
• Heritage Harbour
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Harbour have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Harbour
  • Heritage Harbour is located in Anne Arundel County
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  • Hidden Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Cove
    • Hidden Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Homewood
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
    • Homewood is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Honeysuckle Ridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Honeysuckle Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Honeysuckle Ridge
    • Honeysuckle Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Knightsbridge
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightsbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsbridge
    • Knightsbridge is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lincoln Heights
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
    • Lincoln Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Mariners Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mariners Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mariners Cove
    • Mariners Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Market Quay
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Market Quay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Market Quay
    • Market Quay is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Oak Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Court
    • Oak Court is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Oakbluff
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakbluff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakbluff
    • Oakbluff is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Painters Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Painters Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Painters Hill
    • Painters Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Parole
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parole have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parole
    • Parole is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Pine Whiff Beach
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pine Whiff Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Whiff Beach
    • Pine Whiff Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Poplar Point
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Point
    • Poplar Point is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rolling Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
    • Rolling Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Rolling Knolls
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Knolls
    • Rolling Knolls is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Threemile Oak Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Threemile Oak Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Threemile Oak Corner
    • Threemile Oak Corner is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Twin Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Hills
    • Twin Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Whiskey Bottom
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whiskey Bottom have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whiskey Bottom
    • Whiskey Bottom is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From West Woods 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 West Woods to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

• Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the East.
• Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the east (E).
• The White House (Washington, DC) is 26 miles [41.8 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could walk a straight line from West Woods to White House, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take just about two full 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<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,873 miles [9,451.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
• The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,577 miles [10,584.7 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
• The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,455 miles [7,169.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West Woods. 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/