Maryland · Unknown Co.

Anacostia River

· 6 mi · Class
Optimal: CFS · USGS #01651760
Water temp: 73°F
0
413CFS
2.59 ft gauge height
Optimal
Rising fast (+1,853 cfs/hr)(+1,873 in 3h)
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 0 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #01651760
Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission

The Anacostia River flows from Prince George's County in Maryland into Washington, D.C., where it joins with the Washington Channel and ultimately empties into the Potomac River at Buzzard Point. It is about 8.7 miles long. The name "Anacostia" derives from the area's early history as Nacotchtank, a settlement of Necostan or Anacostan Native Americans on the banks of the Anacostia River. (Wikipedia) <p>&nbsp;</p> Anacostia Park protects the wetlands and woodlands alongside the Anacostia River, providing a habitat for diverse species of animals and plants. <p>&nbsp;</p> <figure> <img src="https

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