Maryland, often referred to as America in Miniature, is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Maryland's geography is diverse, encompassing everything from mountains in the west (such as the Appalachian Mountains) to the Chesapeake Bay in the east. The state also features coastal plains, rolling hills, and fertile farmland.

Antietam National Battlefield is a National Park Service protected area along Antietam Creek in Sharpsburg, northwestern Maryland.