ICPRB has map sets for the upper Potomac River and its surrounding trails. 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.

Interactive Potomac River Basin Atlas with no header. This map features the subbasins (HUC 8), watersheds (HUC10), and subwatersheds (HUC12) of the Potomac River basin.

Jan 13, 2022 · Study locations on the Potomac River mainstem. The Potomac Basin (light yellow) with the Potomac River segments indicated: Upper Potomac, Middle Potomac, Lower Potomac, and the Tidal Potomac.

These maps span 92 miles of the most popular part of the Potomac river and C&O Canal above Washington, D.C. Each map is conveniently available for downloading and printing in a PDF format. Each one shows a portion of the C&O Canal in the Lower Potomac River area.

The 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 is also called the Potomac watershed.

The companion to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin’s popular “Potomac River and C&O Canal” map set is now available, covering the upper half of the area from Shepherdstown, W.Va., to just upstream of Cumberland, Md.

The maximum amount of a pollutant that can enter a river, stream, lake, or estuary and still allow it to meet the water quality standards set for it by the state and the federal government is known as the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL).

Curious about the Potomac River Watershed? Explore our interactive Potomac River Basin map! Looking for an idea for an adventure? Check out the Wandering the Watershed map!

Nov 10, 2022 · ICPRB staff have been working to create a variety of interactive online maps to better engage both water resources professionals and the general public in basin data and resources. Click on the image to open the map in a new tab.

West Virginia State Parks Pennsylvania State Parks National Parks The basin is teeming with national parks large and small. Here is a list of the major national parks: Find your Chesapeake Potomac River Water Trail C&O Canal National Historical Park (Md.) Appalachian National Scenic Trail (Md., Pa., Va.) Potomac Heritage Trail (D.C., Md., Pa., Va.)