Potomac



The Potomac River is the river that passes through the Capital Wasteland. Its course is generally northwest to southeast, and generally divides the Wasteland. Many portions of the river have dried up all the way to the river bed. To the north and east of the river is Maryland, to the south and west is Virginia, and all of Washington, DC is on the east side. It empties into the Tidal Basin along with the Anacostia River. Its waters are moderately radioactive, making swimming a somewhat hazardous method of crossing (depending on the width of the portion you plan on crossing); it is best to find an intact bridge or narrow or dried up section. Mirelurks are often found in and around it, with Mirelurk hunters and Mirelurk kings found at higher levels.