Interactive Maps

The Lower Potomac

The Potomac Estuary

Mount Vernon to Anacostia River

Mall Area

Georgetown to Great Falls

Potomac Piedmont

Upper Potomac

The North Branch

Boat Ramps

Monitoring Sites

Bridges and Ferries

Cruises and Charters

Search Potomac Sites

Also Explore

South Branch Potomac River

Tributary

Scenic tributary of the Potomac River, the South Branch drains some spectacular mountains and rocky streams. Unlike the North Branch, the South Branch watershed contains no coal, and so was not ravaged by mining and the residuals from abandoned mines.

Suggested Links

Contact Information
West Virgina Department of Natural Resources

WV

Website