Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Woodside, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Woodside and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Woodside
- 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 Woodside:
- 39.553719, -76.239956
- 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 Woodside
- 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 Harford County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Harford County
- Since Woodside is near Cecil County and also Montgomery County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Cecil County
- eBird sighting report for Montgomery 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 Woodside ...
We found 41 communities that share the name Woodside.
There is one other community in Maryland which is also named Woodside.
Beyond Maryland, we know of another 40 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 40 communities, 36 are located in the United States and eight are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Maryland ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arizona
- Maricopa County
- This Woodside is located in Maricopa County and lies 2,004 miles [3,225.1 km]<1> to the west of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Maricopa County community of Woodside.
- Yavapai 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 Arizona community of Woodside [Yavapai County].
- California
- Delaware
- Idaho
- Lewis County
- This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Idaho community of Woodside [Lewis County].
- Nez Perce County
- This Woodside is located in Nez Perce County and lies 2,070 miles [3,331.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nez Perce County community of Woodside.
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Edmonson County
- This Woodside is located in Edmonson County and lies 564 miles [907.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edmonson County community of Woodside.
- Jefferson County
- This Woodside is located in Jefferson County and lies 512 miles [824 km] to the west of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Woodside.
- Pike County
- This Woodside is located in Pike County and lies 361 miles [581 km] to the west southwest of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pike County community of Woodside.
- Louisiana
- Rapides Parish
- 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 Louisiana community of Woodside [Rapides Parish].
- Saint Landry Parish
- This Woodside is located in Saint Landry Parish and lies 1,062 miles [1,709.1 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Saint Landry Parish community of Woodside.
- Manitoba
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Bay 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 Michigan community of Woodside [Bay County].
- Houghton 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 Michigan community of Woodside [Houghton County].
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- New Brunswick
- New Jersey
- New York
- Erie County
- This Woodside is located in Erie County and lies 243 miles [391.1 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Woodside.
- Queens County
- This Woodside is located in Queens County and lies 148 miles [238.2 km] to the northeast of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Queens County community of Woodside.
- Westchester County
- This Woodside is located in Westchester County and lies 159 miles [255.9 km] to the northeast of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Woodside.
- North Carolina
- Pender County
- This Woodside is located in Pender County and lies 362 miles [582.6 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pender County community of Woodside.
- Rowan 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 North Carolina community of Woodside [Rowan County].
- Nova Scotia
- Ohio
- Ontario
- This Woodside lies 363 miles [584.2 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- Pennsylvania
- Bucks County
- This Woodside is located in Bucks County and lies 85 miles [136.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bucks County community of Woodside.
- Dauphin 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 Pennsylvania community of Woodside [Dauphin County].
- Fayette County
- This Woodside is located in Fayette County and lies 192 miles [309 km] to the west of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Woodside.
- Luzerne County
- This Woodside is located in Luzerne County and lies 102 miles [164.2 km] to the north of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Luzerne County community of Woodside.
- Montgomery 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 Pennsylvania community of Woodside [Montgomery County].
- York County
- This Woodside is located in York County and lies 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northwest of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Woodside.
- Quebec
- This Woodside lies 511 miles [822.4 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Woodside that is located in Harford County.
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Utah
- Arizona
Curious and Interesting Names Near Woodside ...
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.
- Big Woods
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Bramblewood
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bramblewood
- Bramblewood is located in Harford County
- Calvary
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest) - Chapel Hills
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chapel Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chapel Hills
- Chapel Hills is located in Harford County
- Churchville
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Churchville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchville
- Churchville is located in Harford County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Churchville <5>
- Cool Spring
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cool Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cool Spring
- Cool Spring is located in Harford County
- Deerhaven
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Fountain Glen
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Glen have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Glen
- Fountain Glen is located in Harford County
- Fountain Green
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Green
- Fountain Green is located in Harford County
- Foxridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Friendship Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendship Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendship Heights
- Friendship Heights is located in Harford County
- Green Ridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Ridge
- Green Ridge is located in Harford County
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- Happy Knoll
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Happy Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Happy Knoll
- Happy Knoll is located in Harford County
- Hemlock Ridge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Ridge
- Hemlock Ridge is located in Harford County
- Hillview
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Holly Haven
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Haven
- Holly Haven is located in Harford County
- Hopewell Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell Village have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell Village
- Hopewell Village is located in Harford County
- Level
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast) - Meadow Springs
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Springs
- Meadow Springs is located in Harford County
- Meadowbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowbrook
- Meadowbrook is located in Harford County
- Michaels Corner
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Michaels Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Michaels Corner
- Michaels Corner is located in Harford County
- Moorland
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Rolling Green
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Green have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Green
- Rolling Green is located in Harford County
- Shucks Corners
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shucks Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shucks Corners
- Shucks Corners is located in Harford County
- Thomas Run
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas Run have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas Run
- Thomas Run is located in Harford County
- Todd Lakes
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Todd Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Todd Lakes
- Todd Lakes is located in Harford County
- Happy Knoll
How Far From Woodside to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Woodside to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Woodside and extending to:
- Bel Air, which is the Seat of Harford County, lies just to the West Southwest.
- Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 41 miles [66 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could walk a straight line from Woodside to Annapolis, with an average speed<6> 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 just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 62 miles [99.8 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take about three full days and walking would take most of three days.
- The shortest distance<7> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,836 miles [9,392.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,542 miles [10,528.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,419 miles [7,111.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<10>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Woodside. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Harford County: www.co.ha.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' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Woodside) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Woodside. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.5537, Longitude: -76.2400 In this case, the coordinates for Woodside have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <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 Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's 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 Woodside 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 Woodside, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <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 Woodside 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 307.373 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.954 degrees. |
| <10> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.118 degrees. |