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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 Winchester-on-the-Severn, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Winchester-on-the-Severn and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
    • Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
    • The National Weather Service forecast for Winchester-on-the-Severn
  • 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 Winchester-on-the-Severn:
    • 39.015111, -76.510795
    • 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 Winchester-on-the-Severn
  • 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

Curious and Interesting Names Near Winchester-on-the-Severn ...

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.

  • Arnold
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arnold have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnold
    • Arnold is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Arnold <2>
  • Captains Choice
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Captains Choice have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedarwood Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedarwood Cove
    • Cedarwood Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Downs on the Severn
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Downs on the Severn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dreams Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dreams Landing
    • Dreams Landing is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Evans Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
    • Evans Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Ferry Farms
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferry Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferry Farms
    • Ferry Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Forest Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Meadows
    • Great Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harbour Glen
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbour Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbour Glen
    • Harbour Glen is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hickory Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hills
    • Hickory Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Hidden Hills
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Hills
    • Hidden Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Continue List   (24 more) ...
    • Hidden Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Ridge
      • Hidden Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Homewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homewood
      • Homewood is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Indian Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Hills
      • Indian Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Joyce
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyce have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyce
      • Joyce is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Landhaven
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landhaven have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landhaven
      • Landhaven is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Lark Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lark Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lark Hill
      • Lark Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Lincoln Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
      • Lincoln Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Little John
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little John have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little John
      • Little John is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Maid Marion
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maid Marion have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maid Marion
      • Maid Marion is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Mariners Cove
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mariners Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Market Quay have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Market Quay
      • Market Quay is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Martins Cove Farm
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins Cove Farm have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Parole
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parole have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parole
      • Parole is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Providence ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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 east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Providence Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Providence Cove
      • Providence Cove is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Raintree
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree
      • Raintree is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Ravenshead
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ravenshead have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenshead
      • Ravenshead is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Robin Hood Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robin Hood Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robin Hood Hill
      • Robin Hood Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Rolling Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Round View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round View have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round View
      • Round View is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Tanglewood
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Terrace Gardens
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Terrace Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Terrace Gardens
      • Terrace Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Threemile Oak Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Threemile Oak Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> 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
    • Whispering Woods
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whispering Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whispering Woods
      • Whispering Woods is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From Winchester-on-the-Severn to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Winchester-on-the-Severn to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance<3> beginning in Winchester-on-the-Severn and extending to:

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies just to the South Southeast.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies just to the south southeast (SSE).
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 29 miles [46.7 km]<3> to the west southwest (WSW). If you could walk a straight line from Winchester-on-the-Severn 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 5,870 miles [9,446.8 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 4,452 miles [7,164.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Winchester-on-the-Severn) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Winchester-on-the-Severn. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.0151, Longitude: -76.5108       In this case, the coordinates for Winchester-on-the-Severn have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<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 Winchester-on-the-Severn to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.572 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.096 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.447 degrees.