
St. Michaels anchors this detailed study of the Talbot County coastline, where the land fragmentizes into numerous necks and points reaching into the Chesapeake Bay and the Miles River. The intricate relationship between land and water is evident in the many protected coves such as Long Haul Creek and Tide Mill Cove, which historical local economies relied upon for transport and industry. Small historic settlements like Tunis Mills, Copperville, and Unionville are mapped alongside significant genealogical sites, including the Saint Stephens Graveyard and Deshields Methodist Cem. The map traces the winding paths of Saint Michaels Rd and Royal Oak Rd, connecting these waterfront communities. Further north, the Wye East River separates the mainland from Wye Island, highlighting the geographic isolation and specialized shoreline development characteristic of Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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10 maps found

1893 Sharps Island
Talbot County, MD

1904 Sharps Island
Talbot County, MD

1942 Claiborne
Talbot County, MD

1942 Tilghman
Talbot County, MD

1943 Claiborne
Talbot County, MD

1988 Tilghman
Talbot County, MD

2023 Chesapeake Bay 1 (All Water)
Talbot County, MD

2023 Claiborne
Talbot County, MD

2023 Saint Michaels
Talbot County, MD

2023 Tilghman
Talbot County, MD