Old Maps of Talbot County, Maryland

Explore 149 old maps of Talbot County, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Talbot County, MD maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Annapolis
    1892 Map of Annapolis
    1892 Annapolis
    1892 Print · USGS
    Maryland's capital and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay shores appear here during the late Victorian era, before modern bridges linked the coastlines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail lines in Annapolis or explore eastern shore landings like Claiborne and Kent Island.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Sharps Island
    1893 Map of Sharps Island
    1893 Sharps Island
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Maryland is seen here in the 1890s, when Sharps Island and its lighthouse still commanded the mouth of the Choptank. Researchers can trace historic shorelines and early settlements like Tilghman and Neavitt before significant coastal erosion changed the bay.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1898 Map of Choptank
    1898 Map of Choptank
    1898 Choptank
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Maryland Eastern Shore and its intricate Chesapeake coastline are documented here in the late 1890s. Genealogists can trace family roots in Annapolis or Easton, while maritime historians can locate historic landings such as Corners Wharf and Wye Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1904 Map of St. Michaels
    1904 Map of St. Michaels
    1904 St. Michaels
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore’s tidewater landscape at the start of the twentieth century is defined by its deep estuaries and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the old rail lines of the Baltimore and Eastern Shore RR and locate historic landings like Probasco Landing and Skipton Landing.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1904 Map of Annapolis
    1904 Map of Annapolis
    1904 Annapolis
    1904 Print · USGS
    Maryland's capital and the Eastern Shore are captured in detail just after the turn of the century. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace property near Annapolis, the grounds of the U. S. Naval Academy, and remote settlements like Stevensville on Kent Island.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1904 Map of Sharps Island
    1904 Map of Sharps Island
    1904 Sharps Island
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore at the turn of the century shows a world of tidewater landings and island communities along the Choptank River. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace early settlements like Neavitt and Avalon, or locate the original site of the Sharps Island L.H.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1904 Map of Oxford
    1904 Map of Oxford
    1904 Oxford
    1904 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maryland at the start of the twentieth century was a world of steamships, rail landings, and tide-driven commerce. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and watermen's hubs near Cambridge, Oxford, and the landing at Trappe Ldg.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1905 Map of Denton
    1905 Map of Denton
    1905 Denton
    1905 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore appears at the height of its riverboat and rail era, centered on the Choptank River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Steamboat Route to Wayman Wharf or locate old community hubs like American Corners and the Laurel Grove Church.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1905 Map of Hurlock
    1905 Map of Hurlock
    1905 Hurlock
    1905 Print · USGS
    Dorchester and Caroline Counties thrive on a river-and-rail economy at the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family roots through landings and crossings like Tennalls Wharf, Harrison Ferry, and the junction at Hurlock.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1908 Map of Choptank
    1908 Map of Choptank
    1908 Choptank
    1908 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing a world of steamships and rail. Genealogists can trace family names at St Michaels, Oxford, and waterfront landings like Claiborne or Arundel on the Bay.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1942 Map of Tilghman
    1942 Map of Tilghman
    1942 Tilghman
    1942 Print · USGS
    Chesapeake maritime life is captured here during the early war years, focusing on the communities of the Talbot County peninsula. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the Tilghman and Fairbank settlements, Peoples Chapel, and the Tilghman Island Landing.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1942 Map of Oxford
    1942 Map of Oxford
    1942 Oxford
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Tred Avon and Choptank rivers dominate this coastal Maryland landscape during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through the St Paul Church, John Wesley Church, and the Choptank River Lighthouse that guided local mariners.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1942 Map of Church Creek, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Church Creek, 1958 Print
    1942 Church Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Dorchester County tidewater region during the early 1940s is shown here through its intricate shoreline and rural peninsula settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Mace Cemetery, Gethsemane Church, and the village of Madison.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1942 Map of Claiborne, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Claiborne, 1961 Print
    1942 Claiborne
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal Talbot County is captured here in the early 1940s, featuring the busy rail-to-ferry connection at Claiborne. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near McDaniel and Bozman, or locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch and Wittman Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1942 Map of Kent Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Kent Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Kent Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    Kent Island at the onset of the 1940s remained a landscape of ferry landings and rail terminals along the Chesapeake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Batts Neck Sch, Stevensville, and the Baltimore and Eastern RR line.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1942 Map of Queenstown, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Queenstown, 1961 Print
    1942 Queenstown
    1961 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by tidal creeks and the rail-and-water economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints near St Peters Ch, Grasonville Cem, and the historic waterfront of Queenstown.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1942 Map of Easton, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Easton, 1961 Print
    1942 Easton
    1961 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore center at Easton is captured here during the early war years, showing a town integrated with its rail and river networks. Local historians can trace family locations at St Aubins Heights, Spring Hill Cem, and the historic waterfront at Easton Point.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1942 Map of Wye Mills, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Wye Mills, 1961 Print
    1942 Wye Mills
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore comes alive in the 1940s as the Baltimore and Eastern railroad threads through a landscape of tidal creeks and colonial-era parishes. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Wye Ch, the crossroads of Skipton, and the small fishing outpost at Wye Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1942 Map of Sharps Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Sharps Island, 1961 Print
    1942 Sharps Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Dorchester County coast and its isolated island landmasses are detailed in this wartime survey of the Chesapeake. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads around Thomas, the Hudson Sch, and the shifting shorelines of James Island.

  20. 1942 Map of St. Michaels, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of St. Michaels, 1961 Print
    1942 St. Michaels
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Talbot County is defined by its winding Chesapeake tributaries and the established harbor at St Michaels. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-water corridors of the Baltimore and Eastern through settlements like Tunis Mills and Newcomb.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1942 Map of Trappe, 1962 Print
    1942 Map of Trappe, 1962 Print
    1942 Trappe
    1962 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore appears here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by tidal necks and the Pennsylvania railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace small settlements like Stumptown, rural sites such as Union Ch, and several family burial grounds including Merrick Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1943 Map of Claiborne
    1943 Map of Claiborne
    1943 Claiborne
    1943 Print · USGS
    Talbot County’s waterfront communities are captured in the early 1940s, showing a landscape shaped by the Chesapeake Bay and local rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Claiborne and Sherwood, or locate landmarks like Wesley Church and the McDaniel RR Sta.

  23. 1943 Map of Sharps Island
    1943 Map of Sharps Island
    1943 Sharps Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Dorchester County is captured during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of neck lands and island settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Hubbards Church, the Hudson School, and the remote James Island.

  24. 1943 Map of Wye Mills
    1943 Map of Wye Mills
    1943 Wye Mills
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Eastern Shore during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of tidal creeks and quiet parish life. Genealogists and historians can locate Old Wye Church, the rural Newton School, and the Wye Mills RR Sta along the Baltimore and Eastern line.

  25. 1943 Map of Church Creek
    1943 Map of Church Creek
    1943 Church Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's intricate tidal landscape is captured here during the early 1940s, showing a world of peninsulas and creek-side settlements. Genealogists can locate family names at Trinity Cemetery and trace historical footprints in Madison, Woolford, and Dailsville.

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