Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Maplewood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Maplewood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Maplewood
- 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 Maplewood:
- 47.401764, -122.557075
- 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 Maplewood
- 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 Pierce County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Pierce County
- Since Maplewood is near King County and also Kitsap County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for King County
- eBird sighting report for Kitsap 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 Maplewood ...
We found 51 communities that share the name Maplewood.
There is one other community in Washington which is also named Maplewood.
Beyond Washington, we know of another 50 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 50 communities, 46 are located in the United States and five are in Canada.
- Communities Located In Washington ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Jefferson County
- This Maplewood is located in Jefferson County and lies 2,094 miles [3,370 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Maplewood.
- Madison County
- This Maplewood is located in Madison County and lies 2,036 miles [3,276.6 km] to the east southeast of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Madison County community of Maplewood.
- British Columbia
- This Maplewood lies 132 miles [212.4 km]<1> to the north of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- Delaware
- New Castle 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 Delaware community of Maplewood [New Castle County].
- Sussex County
- This Maplewood is located in Sussex County and lies 2,425 miles [3,902.7 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sussex County community of Maplewood.
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Cook County
- This Maplewood is located in Cook County and lies 1,737 miles [2,795.4 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cook County community of Maplewood.
- Saint Clair 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 Illinois community of Maplewood [Saint Clair County].
- Indiana
- Hendricks County
- This Maplewood is located in Hendricks County and lies 1,857 miles [2,988.6 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hendricks County community of Maplewood.
- Vigo 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 Indiana community of Maplewood [Vigo County].
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Frederick County
- This Maplewood is located in Frederick County and lies 2,296 miles [3,695.1 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of Maplewood.
- Howard County
- This Maplewood is located in Howard County and lies 2,325 miles [3,741.7 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Maplewood.
- Montgomery County
- This Maplewood is located in Montgomery County and lies 2,324 miles [3,740.1 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Maplewood.
- Prince George's 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 Maplewood [Prince George's County].
- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- This Maplewood is located in Middlesex County and lies 2,495 miles [4,015.3 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Maplewood.
- Worcester County
- This Maplewood is located in Worcester County and lies 2,470 miles [3,975.1 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Worcester County community of Maplewood.
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- New Brunswick
- This Maplewood lies 2,560 miles [4,119.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- New Hampshire
- Grafton County
- This Maplewood is located in Grafton County and lies 2,413 miles [3,883.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Grafton County community of Maplewood.
- Hillsborough 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 Hampshire community of Maplewood [Hillsborough County].
- New Jersey
- New York
- Albany 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 York community of Maplewood [Albany County].
- Monroe County
- This Maplewood is located in Monroe County and lies 2,170 miles [3,492.3 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monroe County community of Maplewood.
- Sullivan County
- This Maplewood is located in Sullivan County and lies 2,348 miles [3,778.7 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sullivan County community of Maplewood.
- Westchester County
- This Maplewood is located in Westchester County and lies 2,414 miles [3,885 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westchester County community of Maplewood.
- North Carolina
- Richmond County
- This Maplewood is located in Richmond County and lies 2,350 miles [3,782 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Maplewood.
- Wake County
- This Maplewood is located in Wake County and lies 2,375 miles [3,822.2 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Maplewood.
- Nova Scotia
- This Maplewood lies 2,719 miles [4,375.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- Ohio
- Hamilton 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 Maplewood [Hamilton County].
- Shelby County
- This Maplewood is located in Shelby County and lies 1,956 miles [3,147.9 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Shelby County community of Maplewood.
- Ontario
- This Maplewood lies 2,017 miles [3,246 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Bucks 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 Maplewood [Bucks County].
- Wayne County
- This Maplewood is located in Wayne County and lies 2,323 miles [3,738.5 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wayne County community of Maplewood.
- Prince Edward Island
- This Maplewood lies 2,723 miles [4,382.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- South Carolina
- Cherokee County
- This Maplewood is located in Cherokee County and lies 2,257 miles [3,632.3 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Maplewood.
- Spartanburg County
- This Maplewood is located in Spartanburg County and lies 2,237 miles [3,600.1 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Maplewood.
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- This Maplewood is located in Davidson County and lies 1,976 miles [3,180.1 km]<1> to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davidson County community of Maplewood.
- Montgomery County
- This Maplewood is located in Montgomery County and lies 1,936 miles [3,115.7 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montgomery County community of Maplewood.
- Williamson County
- This Maplewood is located in Williamson County and lies 1,984 miles [3,192.9 km] to the east of the Maplewood that is located in Pierce County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Williamson County community of Maplewood.
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Alabama
Curious and Interesting Names Near Maplewood ...
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.
- Cove
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast) - Fern Heath
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fern Heath have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fern Heath
- Fern Heath is located in King County
- Gig Harbor
(5 miles [8 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gig Harbor
- Gig Harbor is located in Pierce County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,873 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gig Harbor <4>
- Harbor Heights
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harbor Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harbor Heights
- Harbor Heights is located in King County
- Portage
(5 miles [8 km] to the east) - Purdy
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west) - Rosedale
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosedale
- Rosedale is located in Pierce County
- Swede Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swede Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swede Hill
- Swede Hill is located in Pierce County
- Vermontville ‑ Historic
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vermontville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vermontville
- Vermontville is located in King County
- Wildwood
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
How Far From Maplewood 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 Maplewood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Maplewood and extending to:
- Tacoma, which is the Seat of Pierce County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the south southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Maplewood to Tacoma, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Olympia, which is the State Capital of Washington, lies 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest (SSW). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 2,331 miles [3,751.4 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take 5 days, a buggy would take 91 days and walking would take 133 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,790 miles [10,927.4 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,552 miles [12,153.8 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,677 miles [9,136.2 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Maplewood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Pierce County: www.co.pierce.wa.us/
The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Maplewood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Maplewood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 47.4018, Longitude: -122.5571 In this case, the coordinates for Maplewood 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 Maplewood 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> | 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. |
| <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 Maplewood to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 341.05 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 342.624 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 327.922 degrees. |