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
WEBApr 5, 2024 · 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.
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.
Potomac River - American Rivers
WEBIt provides critical habitat for wildlife and multiple species of fish while offering the nation’s capital a place to play. Fishing, paddling, hiking, boating, wildlife watching and riverside sightseeing are just a few of the popular pastimes for …
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.
History we should know: How the Potomac shaped our community
WEBOct 10, 2022 · The Potomac River flows through 400 miles of geologically and ecologically rich landscape stretching from the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia all the way into the Chesapeake Bay. It has been shaping and re-shaping its physical surroundings for over 3 million years when it was first formed—and for thousands of years, it has played a ...
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 Basin Facts - ICPRB
WEBThe Potomac River is located in the east central part of the United States. The Potomac basin stretches across parts of four states (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia) as well as the District of Columbia. This area …
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.
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