Trappe Maryland Map

About Trappe, Maryland

Trappe is a locality in Talbot County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,055. The population density is 159.8 people per km². Trappe is located at 38.6585°N, 76.0580°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21673.

Trappe lies in Talbot County, a quiet settlement where the land gently slopes towards the Chesapeake Bay’s tributaries, its fields a patchwork of cultivated greens and the muted golds of ripening corn, especially in the late summer haze. It lies 9.3 miles south-south-east of Talbot, MD (from Talbot, MD: bearing 155°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south of Easton. The air here, thick with the scent of salt and distant pine, carries the low hum of cicadas and the occasional cry of a seagull, a constant reminder of the nearby waters that shape the very character of this place. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel along the roads, their leaves a deep, verdant canopy that filters the bright Maryland sun into shifting patterns on the dusty verges. The houses, many of them modest and weathered, seem to blend into the landscape, their white clapboard and dark shutters a familiar, comforting sight against the deep blue sky. The history of Trappe is a quiet one, deeply entwined with the fertile land and the bounty of the bay. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and abundant waterways, established farms that have sustained generations, the legacy of agriculture still evident in the working tractors that rumble down the country lanes and the silos that punctuate the horizon. This enduring connection to the land forms the backbone of Trappe’s local economy, with produce markets and small-scale fishing operations representing a way of life that has changed little over the decades. The town itself, though small, holds a certain dignity, a sense of enduring purpose that resonates in the stoic faces of its residents and the unhurried rhythm of daily life, a place where the past is not a relic but a living presence.

About This Trappe Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Trappe, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Trappe and Talbot County.

Detailed location data for Trappe includes the ZIP code (21811), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Talbot County (Easton), and school district assignment (Talbot County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Trappe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.