2016 Map of Tilghman

About this map

Tilghman Island dominates this coastal survey, defined by its intricate shoreline of coves and narrows along the Chesapeake Bay. The map records the tight-knit settlement patterns of Tilghman, Avalon, and Fairbank, where life is oriented toward the water at Dogwood Harbor and Knapps Narrows. Local history is preserved in the location of the Tilghman Island Cem and Saint Johns Cem, while the inclusion of the Tilghman Whipp Airport and a network of local roads like Tilghman Island Rd shows the modern infrastructure supporting these maritime communities. Across the water to the east, the neck around Neavitt is deeply feathered by tidal creeks, including Balls Creek and Long Cove, illustrating the Chesapeake's characteristic jagged geography of points and marshes such as Amys Marsh Point and Blackwalnut Point.