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1988 Map of Tilghman

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Tilghman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Tilghman Island anchors this coastal landscape where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Choptank River. The map reveals the intricate maritime geography of Talbot County, highlighting the way water defines local life through labels like Dogwood Harbor and the Knapps Narrows bridge. The settlements of Tilghman, Avalon, and Fairbank line the slender island, connected by Blackwalnut Road as it runs toward the tip at Blackwalnut Point.

Across the waters of Harris Creek, the mainland neck hosts the village of Neavitt. This 1988 update reflects the enduring importance of the seafood industry and coastal navigation, with numerous coves like Dun Cove and Balls Creek providing protected anchorage. Landmarks such as St Johns Ch and various Cem locations offer vital reference points for genealogists tracing family roots along these historic Maryland shores.