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Garrett County -- A Four Season Resort
Garrett County forms the northwestern edge of the state of Maryland.
Located in the Appalachian Mountain range, Garrett County gets enough snow in
the winter to make it a veritable funfest for winter sports. Summer temperatures
are mild and make it a great weekend escape from the humidity of the city.
In the heart of Garrett County lies Deep Creek Lake, Maryland's largest
inland body of water. The lake, which covers almost 4,000 acres, is a get-away
favorite for summer travelers. The Wisp Ski Resort on the shores of Deep Creek
Lake is a popular attraction for winter travelers.
Click here for Deep Creek Lake boating regulations
Click
here for a map of Garrett County
Click
here for a map of Deep Creek Lake
Distance from nearby cities:
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Baltimore -
177 miles
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Boston, MA - 558 miles
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Cincinnati
- 353 miles
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Chicago, IL - 473 miles
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Cleveland
- 255 miles
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Columbus,
OH - 252 miles
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New York -
355
miles
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Philadelphia, PA - 282 miles
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Pittsburgh, PA -
96 miles
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Richmond, VA -
224 miles
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Washington DC -
161 miles
Directions from Cities
Deep Creek Lake Info.
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Average
Elevation - 2300 feet above sea level
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Elevation
Range - 960 - 3,360 feet above sea level
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Highest
Point -- 3,360 (Backbone Mountain, also Maryland's highest point)
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Area of lake at full pool - 3,900 acres
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Average depth - 26 1/2 feet
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Maximum depth - 72 feet
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Average
Summer surface temperature - 73° F
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Average
Summer bottom temperature - 49° F
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Average ice cover in midwinter - 18 inches
Garrett County Climate
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Average yearly precipitation -
47.6"
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Average yearly snowfall -
116"
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Average summer temperature -
66° F
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Average winter temperature -
29.1° F
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Average duration of freeze free period -
128 days
General Information
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Garrett Co. Population
(2000) - 29,846
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Real Property Tax Rate -
$1.000
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Per
Capita Personal Income (2002) -- $23,686
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County Seat - Oakland
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Land area - 657 sq. miles
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