Middle Branch Park in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Our Impact on Our Waters
Caring for natural resources
In front of you is the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, which receives freshwater from the Gwynns Falls and west side city storm drains before flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. Rivers like this provide many benefits: food and habitat for fish and other wildlife, and many recreational opportunities for people.
Over time, the impact of inadequately treated storm water run-off and sewage waste water has led to pollution in these waters, decreasing fish and bird populations and limiting recreational uses. Additional clean-up efforts are needed to restore the river's health.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 39° 15.43′ N, 76° 37.668′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Middle Branch Park. It is on Middle Branch Trail 0.3 miles east of Waterview Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3101 Middle Br Trl, Baltimore MD 21230, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Senator Harry McGuirk (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gwynns Falls Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mount Auburn Cemetery
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Reviving the Waterfront (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. Unfortunately, the marker has been defaced.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
