List of islands of Maryland facts for kids
Maryland is a state in the United States that has many islands. You can find these islands in different places. Some are in the big Atlantic ocean, and many more are in the Chesapeake bay. The Chesapeake Bay also has many smaller rivers, creeks, and bays that flow into it. You can even find islands in larger rivers like the upper Potomac River.
Maryland has 281 islands that have names. Most of these islands stay in place for a long time. However, some islands, like Smith Island in the Chesapeake Bay, are slowly getting smaller and might disappear over hundreds of years.
There are also many islands in Maryland that do not have names. These islands are often very temporary. They might only last for a few years or a few decades. This happens in both the tidal areas (where water levels change with the tides) and in Maryland's larger rivers. Big storms can cause these temporary islands to appear and disappear.
This article lists the islands in Maryland that have names.
Exploring Maryland's Islands by County
This section lists many of the named islands in Maryland. They are organized by the county they are in. You will also see the river or bay where the island is located. The "Type" column shows if the island is in a river (R) or a bay/ocean.
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