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2016 Map of Claiborne

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Claiborne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The complex shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay and Eastern Bay defines this maritime landscape, where the boundary between Queen Anne's and Talbot Counties cuts through open water. Along the Talbot County neck, the village of Claiborne serves as a focal point near Rich Neck and Tilghman Point. The interior peninsula is marked by established communities like McDaniel, Wittman, and Sherwood, connected by the primary corridor of Tilghman Island Rd. Small private airfields, including Kent Fort Manor Airport on the southern tip of Kent Island and Asplundh Airport near the Northwest Branch Harris Creek, suggest the modern accessibility of these waterfront reaches.

Watermen and local historians can trace the intricate network of coves and inlets such as Ferry Cove, Waterhole Cove, and Leadenham Creek. The map documents numerous family-named landmarks and historical sites, including Saint James Cem and John Wesley Cem. To the west, the shifting geography of Poplar Island and Jefferson Island sits within the Poplar Island Narrows, illustrating the dynamic nature of the bay's islands and marshes.