Potomac River - Wikipedia
WEBThe Potomac River (/ p ə ˈ t oʊ m ə k / ⓘ) is a major river in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States that flows from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.
Potomac, Maryland - Wikipedia
WEBPotomac (listen ⓘ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 47,018. It is named after the nearby Potomac River. A part of the Washington metropolitan area, many Potomac residents work in nearby Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
Potomac River | Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, & Map
WEB6 days ago · Potomac River, river in the east central United States, rising in North and South branches in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The two branches (95 miles [150 km] and 130 miles long [209 km], respectively) flow generally northeast and unite southeast of Cumberland, Maryland, to continue.
Potomac River - American Rivers
WEBAfter decades of decline, the Potomac River is on its way to recovery. The Potomac Conservancy has given the river increasingly higher marks since 2011, saying it’s the only major Chesapeake Bay tributary to achieve short- …
Potomac River - WorldAtlas
WEBDec 7, 2022 · The Potomac River is 652 km (405 miles) in length and has a drainage basin of 38,000 km 2 (14,700 square miles), which makes it the fourth largest river on the United States’ Atlantic Coast. It runs from Fairfax Stone, West Virginia to Chesapeak Bay. The Potomac River map shows the Potomac watershed.
A Guide to the Potomac River - Washingtonian
WEBSep 2, 2020 · The Potomac starts as a trickle in West Virginia’s Fairfax Stone Historical Monument State Park, more than 3,000 feet above sea level. It winds through the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains in serpentine curves, widening at Harpers Ferry, where it’s met first by the Shenandoah River and then the Monocacy.
History & Culture - Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (U.S ...
WEBJun 24, 2022 · The Potomac Heritage Trail is an oasis for visitors and for historians and researchers because of its well protected cultural heritage and history. With an archeological record going back millennia and hundreds of years of written history, the story of the Potomac Heritage Trail is diverse, complex, and continually being reframed.
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBDec 20, 2023 · The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail has something for everyone. History, nature, recreation, wildlife, and conservation are all themes that find a home within the Trail network. Pick your region, your experience, and enjoy the journey! Duration: 1 minute, 36 seconds.
101 River Facts — Potomac Conservancy
WEBPotomac Conservancy is a nationally accredited land trust and clean water leader in the Potomac River region. We’re committed to restoring the Potomac to full health for the five million people who rely on the river for drinking water and outdoor enjoyment.
RiverExplorer - Potomac River Guide
WEBThe Potomac River Guide has details on more than 750 historic and recreation sites along the Nation's River. To start exploring, visit our interactive maps or browse the sites. Interactive Maps The Lower Potomac The Potomac Estuary Mount Vernon to the Anacostia River Mall Area Georgetown to Great Falls …
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