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2023 Map of Easton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Easton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Easton serves as the focal point of this Eastern Shore landscape, situated where the Tred Avon River and Miles River systems reach into the heart of Talbot County. The town's historical foundations are visible through sites like the Talbot County Courthouse and the Third Haven Meeting Burial Ground, while the waterfront at Easton Point reflects the maritime connection that long defined the region's economy. The topography is dominated by tidal creeks and necks of land such as Edmundson Neck and The Anchorage, illustrating how the Chesapeake's winding tributaries dictate the local road network.

Smaller surrounding settlements like Longwoods, Woodland, and Cordova are connected by a web of rural routes including Old Cordova Rd and Rabbit Hill Rd. The map documents a blend of modern infrastructure, such as the Easton Airport/Newnam Field, alongside legacy landmarks including All Saints Cem and Chapel Cem, providing a detailed view of how this agricultural and colonial-era settlement pattern has adapted into the twenty-first century.