Potomac River

SEO Title: Potomac River: Geography, Washington D.C., Chesapeake Bay and Important Facts

Category: World Geography | Rivers | North America

UPSC Notes

The Potomac River is an important river of the eastern United States and flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

Key Pointers

  • Located in the United States.

  • Flows through/along:

    • Maryland

    • West Virginia

    • Virginia

    • Washington, D.C.

  • Washington, D.C. lies along the Potomac River.

  • Flows into Chesapeake Bay.

  • Chesapeake Bay ultimately connects with the Atlantic Ocean.

  • Important for:

    • Water supply

    • Ecology

    • Transport

    • Regional history

Prelims Focus: Potomac → Washington D.C. → Chesapeake Bay → Atlantic Ocean.