(NAS) Patuxent River NAS, Gate 4

Location: Patuxent River, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Site Parameters
  • Locality: St. Mary's County
  • Body of Water: Patuxent River
  • State: Maryland
  • Shore Direction of Face: North
  • Shore Type: Broken concrete
  • Land Use: Military
  • Average Shore Height: 20/10 feet
  • Coast Type: High/Low Bank
  • Type: Headland Breakwaters
  • Average Fetch: 6 miles
  • Distance to 6ft Contour: 700 ft.
  • Number of Breakwaters: 5
  • Number of Bays: 3

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