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.

3 days ago · The Potomac River Guide has details on more than 800 historic and recreation sites. To start exploring, visit our interactive maps or browse the sites.

6 days ago · ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - JANUARY 30: (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content) Emergency response units assess airplane wreckage in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport on ...

6 days ago · The river is navigable to Washington, D.C., above which it descends from the Piedmont in a series of rapids and falls, including Great Falls, a cataract about 35 feet (11 metres) high. The Potomac, noted for its beauty, is also rich in historical significance.

Sep 2, 2020 · It’s a mighty 383 miles long, it slices through the heart of our region, and it supplies most of our drinking water. Yet ask residents what they most love about Washington, and the Potomac River probably doesn’t pop to mind first. “I think a lot of people overlook the river,” says Garrett Peck, author of The Potomac River: A History ...

Dec 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.

Originating in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia and drawing from the hills of Virginia and Maryland, which are collectively recognized as the Potomac River Highlands, the river offers a diversity of culture, history, and wildlife as it channels the border between those states and Washington, DC, on its 380-mile run to the Tidewater at ...

May 16, 2024 · It highlights the river's significance for regional development, and also its rich vegetation and diverse wildlife found along the riverbanks demonstrate the Potomac's essential role in preserving regional ecosystems.

Dec 20, 2023 · Explore scenic landscapes from the mouth of the Potomac River to the Allegheny Highlands. The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

May 29, 2019 · Its location on the banks of the Potomac River along DC’s Southwest waterfront is the ideal departure point for the Wharf Water Taxi to travel to and from National Harbor, Georgetown and Old Town Alexandria. The 25-minute ride to each destination has scenic views.