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Route map of the Potomac River from the confluence of its North and South Branches to the Chesapeake Bay
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.
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.
These maps are a terrific way to get to know the Potomac from Shepherdstown, W.Va., to Potomac Park, Md. Recreational fishing, biking, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, camping, parking, and public boat launch information is included.
These maps span 92 miles of the most popular part of the river and canal above Washington, D.C. Each map is available for downloading and printing in a convenient PDF format. Each one shows a portion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in the Lower Potomac River area.
The Potomac River Guide has details on more than 800 historic and recreation sites along the Nation's River. To start exploring, visit our interactive maps or browse the sites.
This map shows the location of the river and its watershed area which spans across several geological regions including the Appalachian Plateau, Ridge & Valleys, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain.
The Map of Potomac River. If you look at the map, you will see that it flows through a highly-populated area. It runs from Fairfax Stone, West Virginia to Point Lookout, Maryland, which covers about 383 miles. The Potomac River map also shows the Potomac watershed, which is a 14,670-square-mile land area.
This map features the subbasins (HUC 8), watersheds (HUC10), and subwatersheds (HUC12) of the Potomac River basin. Use the Layers button to toggle among the different views.
The Potomac River is the fourth largest river along the Atlantic coast and the 21st largest in the United States. It runs over 383 miles from Fairfax Stone, West Virginia to Point Lookout, Maryland and drains 14,670 square miles of land area from four states and Washington DC.