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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 Harrison, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Harrison and the surrounding area.
- 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 Harrison:
- 44.110348, -70.679229
- 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.
- Open the Heavens-Above website centered on Harrison
- 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 Cumberland County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Cumberland County
- Since Harrison is near Oxford County and also Androscoggin County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- Open the eBird sighting report for Oxford County
- Open the eBird sighting report for Androscoggin 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:
- Open the Waymark.com report for Harrison
Communities Also Named Harrison ...
We found 45 communities that are also named Harrison.
Within Maine, the name Harrison is unique.
Beyond Maine, we know of 45 communities that are located in the United States and Canada. Of these 45 communities, 44 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Arkansas
- Boone County
- This Harrison is located in Boone County and lies 1,297 miles [2,087.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Boone County community of Harrison.
- California
- San Mateo 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 California community of Harrison [San Mateo County].
- Florida
- Citrus County
- This Harrison is located in Citrus County and lies 1,228 miles [1,976.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Citrus County community of Harrison.
- Washington 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 Florida community of Harrison [Washington County].
- Georgia
- Madison County
- This Harrison is located in Madison County and lies 952 miles [1,532.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Harrison.
- Washington County
- This Harrison is located in Washington County and lies 1,013 miles [1,630.3 km] to the southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of Harrison.
- Idaho
- Kootenai County
- This Harrison is located in Kootenai County and lies 2,198 miles [3,537.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kootenai County community of Harrison.
- Illinois
- Jackson County
- This Harrison is located in Jackson County and lies 1,063 miles [1,710.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Harrison.
- Winnebago County
- This Harrison is located in Winnebago County and lies 935 miles [1,504.7 km] to the west of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Winnebago County community of Harrison.
- Indiana
- Vigo County
- This Harrison is located in Vigo County and lies 915 miles [1,472.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vigo County community of Harrison.
- Iowa
- Madison County
- This Harrison is located in Madison County and lies 1,204 miles [1,937.7 km]<1> to the west of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Harrison.
- Kansas
- Jewell 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 Kansas community of Harrison [Jewell County].
- Maryland
- Dorchester 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 Maryland community of Harrison [Dorchester County].
- Michigan
- Clare County
- This Harrison is located in Clare County and lies 699 miles [1,124.9 km]<1> to the west of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clare County community of Harrison.
- Lenawee 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 Harrison [Lenawee County].
- Macomb County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Macomb County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Macomb County community of Harrison.
- Van Buren 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 Harrison [Van Buren County].
- Minnesota
- Kandiyohi 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 Minnesota community of Harrison [Kandiyohi County].
- Missouri
- Mississippi 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 Missouri community of Harrison [Mississippi County].
- Montana
- Madison County
- This Harrison is located in Madison County and lies 1,991 miles [3,204.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Harrison.
- Nebraska
- Sioux County
- This Harrison is located in Sioux County and lies 1,657 miles [2,666.7 km]<1> to the west of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sioux County community of Harrison.
- New Jersey
- Hudson County
- This Harrison is located in Hudson County and lies 292 miles [469.9 km]<1> to the southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hudson County community of Harrison.
- Middlesex 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 New Jersey community of Harrison [Middlesex County].
- Warren 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 New Jersey community of Harrison [Warren County].
- New York
- Westchester County
- This Harrison is located in Westchester County and lies 263 miles [423.3 km]<1> to the southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Harrison.
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- This Harrison lies 697 miles [1,121.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- North Carolina
- Mecklenburg 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 North Carolina community of Harrison [Mecklenburg County].
- Ohio
- Champaign County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Champaign County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Champaign County community of Harrison.
- Fulton 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 Ohio community of Harrison [Fulton County].
- Hamilton County
- This Harrison is located in Hamilton County and lies 800 miles [1,287.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Harrison.
- Knox County
- This community is historic and although located in Knox County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Harrison.
- Pickaway County
- This community is historic and although located in Pickaway County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pickaway County community of Harrison.
- Vinton County
- This community is historic and although located in Vinton County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Vinton County community of Harrison.
- Oklahoma
- Sequoyah County
- This Harrison is located in Sequoyah County and lies 1,410 miles [2,269.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sequoyah County community of Harrison.
- Oregon
- Yamhill 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 Oregon community of Harrison [Yamhill County].
- Pennsylvania
- Potter County
- This Harrison is located in Potter County and lies 385 miles [619.6 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Potter County community of Harrison.
- Somerset 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 Harrison [Somerset County].
- South Dakota
- Douglas County
- This Harrison is located in Douglas County and lies 1,382 miles [2,224.1 km]<1> to the west of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Douglas County community of Harrison.
- Tennessee
- Hamilton County
- This Harrison is located in Hamilton County and lies 986 miles [1,586.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Harrison.
- Texas
- McLennan County
- This Harrison is located in McLennan County and lies 1,667 miles [2,682.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the McLennan County community of Harrison.
- Washington
- Mason 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 Washington community of Harrison [Mason County].
- West Virginia
- Clay County
- This Harrison is located in Clay County and lies 657 miles [1,057.3 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clay County community of Harrison.
- Mineral County
- This Harrison is located in Mineral County and lies 546 miles [878.7 km] to the west southwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mineral County community of Harrison.
- Wisconsin
- Calumet County
- This Harrison is located in Calumet County and lies 871 miles [1,401.7 km]<1> to the west of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calumet County community of Harrison.
- Lincoln County
- This Harrison is located in Lincoln County and lies 925 miles [1,488.6 km] to the west northwest of the Harrison that is located in Cumberland County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Harrison.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Harrison ...
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.
- Brimstone Corner
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Brimstone Corner is located in Oxford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brimstone Corner
- Chambers Corner
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Chambers Corner is located in Cumberland County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chambers Corner
- Denmark
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
- Dunkertown
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
- Dunkertown is located in Cumberland County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dunkertown
- Heads Corner
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
- Heads Corner is located in Oxford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heads Corner
- Liberty Corner
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
- Liberty Corner is located in Oxford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Corner
- Lynchville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
- Lynchville is located in Oxford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynchville
- Naples
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
- Nobles Corner
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
- Nobles Corner is located in Oxford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nobles Corner
- Pike Corner
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
- Pike Corner is located in Cumberland County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pike Corner
- Sandy Creek
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
- Sandy Creek is located in Cumberland County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Creek
- Scribners Mill
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
- Scribners Mill is located in Cumberland County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scribners Mill
- Continue List (4 more) ...
- Slab City
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
- Slab City is located in Oxford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slab City
- Sodom
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Sodom is located in Oxford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sodom
- Stuarts Corner
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Stuarts Corner is located in Cumberland County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stuarts Corner
- Sweden
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Sweden is located in Oxford County
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sweden
- Population from the 2020 Census: 413 people
How Far From Harrison 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 Harrison to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Harrison and extending to:
- Portland, which is the Seat of Cumberland County, lies 37 miles [59.5 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Harrison to Portland, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take over two 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.
- Augusta, which is the State Capital of Maine, lies 46 miles [74 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take less than an hour, a buggy would take most of two days and walking would take about three full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 487 miles [783.8 km] to the southwest (SW). Driving would take most of a day, a buggy would take 19 days and walking would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,421 miles [8,724.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,135 miles [9,873.3 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,010 miles [6,453.5 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<9>'
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 from Point A (ie- Harrison) to Point B. In other words: 'As the crow flies'. |
| <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 Harrison 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 Harrison, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <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 Harrison to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Harrison. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 44.1103, Longitude: -70.6792 In this case, the coordinates for Harrison have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 303.464 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 299.296 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 299.471 degrees. |
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