Western Shore

area, Maryland, United States

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The Western Shore is the area of Maryland west of the Chesapeake Bay. This region is generally flat but features some low hills reaching heights of 300 to 400 feet (90 to 120 meters) above sea level. The Western Shore is part of Maryland's Coastal Plain, which is known for its farmland and small rural communities, though it also includes urban centers like Baltimore and areas bordering Washington, D.C.. The Potomac River forms a significant portion of the boundary between Maryland's Western Shore and Virginia.12

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…of the Chesapeake, called the Western Shore, is generally flat, but some low hills reach heights of 300 to 400 feet (90 to 120 meters). Most of the Coastal Plain is farmland with small rural communities, except for the urban areas of Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Salisbury, and Ocean City.
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…of the Chesapeake, called the Western Shore, is generally flat, but some low hills reach heights of 300 to 400 feet (90 to 120 meters). Most of the Coastal Plain is farmland with small rural communities, except for the urban areas of Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Salisbury, and Ocean City.
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