Elk River
The Elk River is a tidal tributary of the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and on the northern edge of the Delmarva Peninsula. It is about 15 miles long.- Stream
- Description: tidal tributary of the Chesapeake Bay on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and on the northern edge of the Delmarva Peninsula
- Also known as“Big Elk Creek”“Ceciltown River”“Elck River”“Elke River”
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Turkey Point Lighthouse.
Turkey Point Lighthouse
The Turkey Point Light is a historic lighthouse at the head of the Chesapeake Bay.
Hamlets in the Area
Discover White Crystal Beach and Earleville.
White Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach is an unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland, United States.
Earleville
Earleville is an unincorporated community in Cecil County, Maryland, United States.
5 miles east of Elk River
Elk River
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Latitude
39.4405° or 39° 26′ 26″ north
Longitude
-76.00196° or 76° 0′ 7″ west
Open location code
87F5CXRX+56
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“Elk River” goes by many names.
ElkCatalan
Elk RiverCebuano
Abhainn ElkIrish
Elk RiverPolish
Elk River (Maryland)Polish
ElkSlovenian
Elk RiverSlovenian
reka ElkSlovenian
ElkVenetian
Afon ElkWelsh
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