The Potomac River, also known as the Great Disaster River or The Cursed River (/ p ə ˈ t oʊ m ə k / ⓘ) in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States flows from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.

Feb 1, 2025 · 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

3 days ago · Wreckage remains in the Potomac River, near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, February 2. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz ... GIVEN AS WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES. Share this photo [16/21]

Dec 7, 2022 · The Potomac River is a river in the Mid-Atlantic United States and the southern tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. The 652 kilometer-long river originates on the Allegheny Mountain in West Virginia and drains approximately 38,000 square kilometers.

Feb 1, 2025 · A view of debris as the Coast Guard, local, state and federal agencies operate on the Potomac River, January 30. U.S Coast Guard/Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Giles

This leaflet, one of a series on the river basins of the United States, contains information on the Potomac River Basin, including a brief early history, a description of the physical characteristics, and other statistical data.

Jan 30, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the aircraft collision which occurred Wednesday evening over the Potomac River in Washington. An official website of the United States government

After 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- and long-term nutrient reductions in its headwaters.

The Potomac River (/ p ə ˈ t oʊ m ə k / ⓘ) in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States flows from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. It is 405 miles (652 km) long, [4] with a drainage area of 14,700 square miles (38,000 km 2), [5] and is the fourth-largest river along the East Coast of the United States.

Oct 14, 2023 · Running just over 400 miles, the Potomac River is among some of the largest rivers in the U.S. It is an incredibly important source of water for both the people and the wildlife ecosystems it interacts with daily. Today, we’ll address where exactly the Potomac River begins, as well as how far it travels and where.