USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Potomac river has 6.11 million people within its watershed and covers almost 15, 000 square miles. It reaches into West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. Coordinating a reliable supply of drinking water among many jurisdictions is a big challenge.

Detailed explanation-2: -The river forms part of the borders between Maryland and Washington, D.C., on the left descending bank and West Virginia and Virginia on the river’s right descending bank. The majority of the lower Potomac River is part of Maryland.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Potomac Region at a Glance The Potomac River’s entire basin encompasses 14, 670 square miles over four states: Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Encompassing the Allegheny Mountains and the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia, the Potomac Highlands region is nature’s outdoor playground. Steep, forested hills and clear mountain streams provide ample opportunity for hiking, biking and fishing.