River of Change - McLean, VA
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bluesnote
N 38° 59.713 W 077° 15.182
18S E 304882 N 4318661
One of many historical markers at Great Falls Park.
Waymark Code: WMZQF9
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/22/2018
Views: 2
The sign says, "The Potomac River begins as a small spring near Fairfax Stone, West Virginia. Like a giant funnel it gathers water from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia as it travels 383 miles to the Chesapeake Bay.
When it reaches Great Falls, the river narrows and drops 76 feet into a canyon called Mather Gorge. Changing weather conditions in the river's watershed affect the character of the river at Great Falls."
Group that erected the marker: NPS
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
McLean, VA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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