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(JEFF) (PET) Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum-Petersons Point

Location: Patuxent River, Calvert County, Maryland

Site Parameters:
  • Locality: Calvert County
  • Body of Water: Patuxent River
  • State: Maryland
  • Shore Direction of Face: South
  • Shore Type: Beach
  • Land Use: State Park
  • Average Shore Height: 5 feet
  • Coast Type: Spit
  • Type: Headland Breakwaters
  • Average Fetch: 3 miles
  • Distance to 6ft Contour: 1,280 ft.
  • Number of Breakwaters: 3
  • Number of Bays: 2

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