1943 Map of Trappe

About this map

The town of Trappe serves as a central hub on this mid-century coastal survey, situated between the expansive Choptank River and the branching inlets of the Tred Avon River. This landscape is defined by its numerous necks of land, including Bailey s Neck, Oxford Neck, and Grubin Neck, which illustrate the region's historical reliance on both agriculture and maritime access. Small rural communities like Stumptown, Hambleton, and Barber are scattered across the interior, connected by early roads such as Diffendeffer Road. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Pennsylvania (Oxford Branch) railroad, which supported local transport and commerce at Trappe Station. For those tracing local heritage, several religious and burial sites are mapped, such as Union Church, Queen Esther Church, and the Merrick Cemetery, providing tangible links to the families who settled this part of Talbot County.