Map of Marylands Regions
From the Atlantic coast on the east to the Appalachian Plateau on the west, Maryland has a great variety of geology and landforms.
![Map showing the regions of Maryland](/mdkids/PublishingImages/RegionMap.gif)
Cross Sections of the State
Maryland's elevation goes from around 3,000 feet to sealevel as you go from the western Maryland mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.
![Image showing the state's elevation from west to east. Ranging from 2000' to sealevel.](/mdkids/PublishingImages/MDwaterlinemap.gif)
Map of Maryland Counties
There are twenty-three counties in Maryland and Baltimore City. Balitmore City is run pretty much the same way as the other counties. Learn more at the Maryland State Archives.
![Map showing all the counties of Maryland](/mdkids/PublishingImages/MDcolormap.gif)