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The Patapsco Valley is a small valley surrounding the Patapsco River in central Maryland. The region is known for its historical significance as a major economic and industrial center in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. ==Geography== The Patapsco Valley follows the Patapsco River, a major river flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. The valley is mostly wooded with various steep elevations as the valley travels north. The valley begins in Elkridge Landing and runs north through a number of mill town communities until the river splits into two segments. Liberty Dam and its reservoir, located on the North Branch, is a major component of the Baltimore city water system.〔Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management. Towson, MD. ("Patapsco River Watershed." ) 2009-07-13.〕 Besides Baltimore, the river also flows through Ellicott City (the county seat of Howard County) and Elkridge. The South Branch of the river flows west to the source in Marriottsville, Maryland. Patapsco Valley State Park is adjacent to of the Patapsco and its branches, encompassing a total of in five different areas. The river cuts a gorge 100–200 feet (35–70 m) deep within the park, which features rocky cliffs and tributary waterfalls. The valley contains the communities of Catonsville, Ellicott City, Elkridge, Woodstock, Maryland, Daniels, Maryland, Hanover, and many others. The valley is drained by the Patapsco River and its tributaries. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Patapsco Valley」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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