Miles River facts for kids
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Miles River at Newcomb in June 2008.
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland |
| Region | Talbot County |
| Municipality | Newcomb |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 12.9 mi (20.8 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 54 sq mi (140 km2) |
The Miles River is a 12.9-mile-long (20.8 km) tidal river in Talbot County, Maryland. It is a tributary of the Eastern Bay and is thus part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Etymology
Miles River was originally called the St. Miles River; it derives its name from Saint Michael, the patron saint of Colonial Maryland.
Geography
Its watershed area is 54 square miles (140 km2), of which 12 square miles (31 km2) is open water, so it is 22% water. The predominant land use is agricultural with 22 square miles (57 km2), or 52% of the land area.
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