River MD WV

North Branch Potomac River

Maryland • 39.4483, -79.0873

Length

103 mi

166 km

Elevation

3,087′ → 522′

2,566 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.47%

24.8 ft/mi

Drainage

1,314 mi²

3,404 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

477 mi

767 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Monitor

Water Level Gauges on North Branch Potomac River

There are 5 USGS water level monitoring stations on North Branch Potomac River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 17 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on North Branch Potomac River.