1980s Maps of Talbot County, Maryland

Explore 11 historic maps of Talbot County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Talbot County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Talbot County, MD maps

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  1. 1982 Map of Church Creek
    1982 Map of Church Creek
    1982 Church Creek
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Dorchester County shoreline is revealed in this early 1980s survey, showing the intricate tidal necks and agricultural plots of the Eastern Shore. Trace local history at the St Johns Cem Chapel, or locate old crossroads in Cornersville and Dailsville.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1982 Map of Hudson
    1982 Map of Hudson
    1982 Hudson
    1982 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's shoreline and tidal flats are documented in high detail during the early eighties, capturing a landscape shaped by the Choptank River. Researchers can trace local history through the settlements of Hudson and Thomas or locate family cemeteries near Hills Point and Susquehanna Neck.

  3. 1983 Map of Washington East, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Washington East, 1984 Print
    1983 Washington East
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Chesapeake Bay region in the early eighties shows the Maryland capital and its suburbs meeting the maritime traditions of the Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace land patterns from Andrews Air Force Base to waterfront settlements like Oxford and Chesapeake Beach.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Seaford, 1986 Print
    1984 Seaford
    1986 Print · USGS
    Coastal Delaware and the Maryland borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties as modern tourism and traditional agriculture coexist. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river routes through Seaford, explore inland millponds like Chipman Pond, or study the shoreline at Cape Henlopen.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1988 Map of Tilghman
    1988 Map of Tilghman
    1988 Tilghman
    1988 Print · USGS
    Tilghman Island and the surrounding Chesapeake shoreline appear in meticulous detail during the late eighties. Researchers can trace family history through the settlements of Tilghman and Avalon or locate landmarks like St Johns Ch and Knapps Narrows.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1988 Map of East New Market
    1988 Map of East New Market
    1988 East New Market
    1988 Print · USGS
    Dorchester County's Eastern Shore interior is captured in the late eighties, showing the traditional crossroads and river landings of the Chesapeake. Genealogists can trace family footprints at East New Market Cemetery, Friendship Church, and the settlement of Secretary.

  7. 1988 Map of Preston
    1988 Map of Preston
    1988 Preston
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Maryland Eastern Shore in the 1980s is defined by its deep river bends and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through the Maryland Veterans Cem (Eastern Shore) and local settlements like Linchester, Bruceville, and Preston.

  8. 1988 Map of Oxford
    1988 Map of Oxford
    1988 Oxford
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Tred Avon and Choptank rivers frame this detailed survey of Maryland's eastern shore in the late eighties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Paul Ch and John Wesley Ch, or trace the legacy of the Old Railroad Grade.

  9. 1988 Map of Cambridge
    1988 Map of Cambridge
    1988 Cambridge
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Dorchester County shoreline and the city of Cambridge are captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Bethel Cem, Maces Lane Middle Sch, and the outlying hamlet of Jacktown.

  10. 1988 Map of Trappe
    1988 Map of Trappe
    1988 Trappe
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Shore of Maryland in the late eighties reveals a landscape of deep tidal necks and historic crossroads. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Ivytown, the Hole-in-the-Wall Cem, and the old maritime hub at Trappe Landing.

  11. 1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Map of Washington
    1989 Washington
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay are shown in comprehensive detail during the late 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Alexandria to the rural Northern Neck, locating landmarks like Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall.

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