- Elevation, modelled
- 5 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Backbone Hill12 m · 15.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Crab Scenic Byway2.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:29local time
- Coordinates
- 38.0429, -75.5962
Chesapeake Forest is a nature reserve in Maryland, at a modelled 5 m. Backbone Hill stands 12 m to the north, 15 miles off. The nearest named place is Nelson Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Easement, a nature reserve 0.2 miles away. Blue Crab Scenic Byway passes 2.6 miles off. 4 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Maryland Forest Service
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Chesapeake Forest. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backbone Hill | N 354° | 12 m | 15.1 mi |
| Ryles Hill | NW 322° | 4 m | 24.8 mi |
| Dunker Hill | NNW 328° | 3 m | 18.0 mi |
| Cherrytree Hill | ESE 103° | 1 m | 16.6 mi |
- 2.6 mi off the Blue Crab Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Nelson Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Easement: 0.2 mi
- Chesapeake Forest - Dunn Swamp Complex: 1.6 mi
- Chesapeake Forest: 2.2 mi
- Chesapeake Forest: 2.5 mi
- Chesapeake Forest: 3.1 mi
Parks
- Cypress Park: 2.8 mi
- Newtown Park: 3.4 mi
- Makemie Monument Park: 7.9 mi
- Wellington Wildlife Management Area: 7.9 mi
- Milburn Landing State Park: 8.3 mi
Museums: 9
- Costen House Museum: 2.7 mi
- Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum: 2.7 mi
- Teackle Mansion: 12.4 mi
- Nature Center: 13.9 mi
- Julia A Purnell Museum: 14.2 mi
Beaches: 8
- Sound Shore: 7.6 mi
- Langford Sand: 10.6 mi
- Guard Shore: 14.3 mi
- Wallops Beach: 14.9 mi
- Bow Beach: 16.8 mi
Historic sites: 7
- Makemie Monument: 7.9 mi
- Section 2: 12.8 mi
- Chincoteague Island Waterman's Memorial: 14.2 mi
- Crossing the Bar: 14.2 mi
- SS Marine Electric: 14.2 mi
Peaks: 4
- Backbone Hill: 15.1 mi
- Cherrytree Hill: 16.6 mi
- Dunker Hill: 18.0 mi
- Ryles Hill: 24.8 mi
Gardens: 3
- Corner Sanctuary: 2.6 mi
- Olive Marie Lippoldt Garden: 2.8 mi
- Camden Community Garden: 22.0 mi
Attractions: 2
Artworks: 2
- Horse: 14.0 mi
- Sammy the Seagull: 20.9 mi
Cliffs: 1
- Watts Island Rocks: 24.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:07 | 18:40 | 19:14 |
| June solstice | 05:41 | 19:50 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 06:51 | 18:26 | 19:01 |
| December solstice | 07:16 | 16:05 | 16:47 |
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