Alexandria's topography transitions from the flat, tidal coastal plains along the Potomac River to gently rolling hills in the western portions of the city.
* **Lowest Point:** Sea level along the Potomac River. * **Highest Point:** Approximately 290 feet (88 meters) above sea level in the West End/Seminary Hill area. * **Terrain:** The eastern edge features coastal floodplains and tidal shores, historically modified by landfilling to extend the port. Moving westward, the terrain rises into the rolling hills and small plateaus typical of the Virginia Piedmont edge. Small creeks, such as Cameron Run and Four Mile Run, carve through the city's terrain to drain into the Potomac.