1800s (19th Century) Maps of Berks County, Pennsylvania

Explore 7 historic maps of Berks County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Berks County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Berks County's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


Berks County, PA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Pottsville, 1964 Print
    1889 Map of Pottsville, 1964 Print
    1889 Pottsville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Anthracite coal country and the complex rail networks of the late nineteenth century dominate this survey of the Schuylkill River valley. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the early footprints of Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, and the numerous rail branches serving New Philadelphia and Port Carbon.

  2. 1891 Map of Pottsville
    1891 Map of Pottsville
    1891 Pottsville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County enters its industrial height in the 1890s, when anthracite coal and iron rails reshaped the mountains. Trace the dense rail networks of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad connecting Pottsville, St. Clair, and Schuylkill Haven.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 1891 Map of Lebanon
    1891 Map of Lebanon
    1891 Lebanon
    1891 Print · USGS
    Lebanon and its surrounding iron-rich valleys are captured here in the late nineteenth century at the height of the local railroad era. Genealogists can trace family lines through old post offices like Greenville (Greble P.O.) or early stops on the Cornwall Railroad.

  4. 1892 Map of Pine Grove
    1892 Map of Pine Grove
    1892 Pine Grove
    1892 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County coal country comes alive in the late 1800s, showing a landscape defined by sharp ridges and heavy industry. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-dependent mining towns like Minersville, Branch Dale, and the bustling junction at Tremont.
    10 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Lebanon
    1893 Map of Lebanon
    1893 Lebanon
    1893 Print · USGS
    Late nineteenth-century Lebanon County is captured here at the height of its industrial iron and rail era. Genealogists can trace family roots in established centers like Cornwall, Meyerstown, and Schaefferstown, or locate the specific rail stops of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.

  6. 1894 Map of Reading
    1894 Map of Reading
    1894 Reading
    1894 Print · USGS
    In the 1890s, the industrial core of Berks County was defined by its coal-and-iron rail networks and the winding Schuylkill River. Genealogists and historians can trace late-nineteenth-century life in Reading and surrounding villages like Shoemakersville or find local landmarks such as Spies Church.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1899 Map of Lebanon
    1899 Map of Lebanon
    1899 Lebanon
    1899 Print · USGS
    Lebanon County at the close of the century shows a landscape defined by its iron-ore heritage and a bustling network of independent railroads. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old rail lines serving Cornwall, locate long-standing villages like Schaefferstown, and follow the winding course of Tulpehocken Creek.
    9 unique versions available

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