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1988 Map of Trappe

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Trappe serves as the central hub for this late-1980s portrait of Talbot County's Eastern Shore, where the landscape is defined by the deep fingers of the Choptank River, Peachblossom Creek, and Island Creek. The map documents a period of transition, where legacy agricultural and maritime infrastructure meets modern additions like a Heliport and a Drive-in Theater near the town center. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and several distinct necks, including Edmundson Neck and Frazier Neck, reflects the historical reliance on water-and-rail transport for local commerce.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including Ivytown, Manadier, and the White Marsh Sch. Religious and burial sites are well-documented, from Immanuel Ch to the uniquely named Hole-in-the-Wall Cem and Old Paradise Cem. To the north, the wooded expanses of the Seth State Forest contrast with the open waters of the Tred Avon River, providing a clear look at the region's environmental character before significant late-century development.