Maryland Geography

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

 

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.

 

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