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2016 Map of Trappe

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Trappe serves as a central hub for this portion of the Eastern Shore, positioned along the Ocean Gateway as it passes through the heart of Talbot County. The landscape is defined by the intricate fingers of the Chesapeake Bay's tributaries, including the wide Choptank River to the east and the winding Peachblossom Creek to the north. These waterways create distinct geographic necks such as Baileys Neck and Oxford Neck, which have historically dictated the patterns of settlement and agriculture in the region.

Small communities like Williamsburg, Ivytown, and Hambleton are interspersed with numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Queen Esther Cem and the evocatively named Hole-in-the-Wall Cem. This network of small hamlets and cemeteries provides a clear view of the rural social structure in the early 21st century, while the presence of Llandaff and various coves like Sawmill Cove and Atwells Cove underscores the enduring relationship between the local population and the surrounding water.