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It is often referred to as the "Nation's River," because it flows through the nation's capital, where the magnificent monuments of the Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln memorials are reflected in its waters. It is one of the most beautiful and bountiful rivers on the East Coast and is known for its historic, scenic and recreational significance.
The Potomac River watershed's 14,670 square miles cradle farmland, forests, parks, and cities. Its major tributaries include the Monocacy, Savage, and St. Mary's Rivers in Maryland; the Shenandoah and Occoquan Rivers in Virginia; the South Branch and Cacapon Rivers in West Virginia; Conococheague and Antietam Creeks in Pennsylvania; and the Anacostia River in the District of Columbia. Many of the tributary watersheds are shared by basin states.
The Potomac River has nurtured trade, cultures, migration, and living resources for more than 10,000 years. The earliest Tidewater settlers in Maryland and Virginia existed primarily on huge supplies of Potomac crabs, oysters, and fish. The estuary was the lifeblood of many Native American and colonial cultures, and the Potomac was the major route for trade and commerce. Today, the Potomac watershed is home to more than 5 million people, and continues to support commercial fisheries and a variety of fish and wildlife in its estuary.
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