1900s (20th Century) Maps of Berks County, Pennsylvania

1. 1902 Map of Boyertown

   

   1902 Boyertown

   1902 Print · USGS

   Southeast Pennsylvania at the dawn of the century reveals an intricate landscape of iron-era settlements and early rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Boyertown, locate rural landmarks like Landis Store, or follow the path of the Schuylkill Canal.

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4. 1902 Map of Wernersville

   

   1902 Wernersville

   1902 Print · USGS

   Berks and Lebanon counties at the start of the twentieth century show a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and agricultural valleys. Trace family roots at the Orphans Home or locate landmarks like Krick's Mill and Eagle Peak.

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7. 1902 Map of Slatington

   

   1902 Slatington

   1902 Print · USGS

   Lehigh County's industrial and quarrying heart comes into focus at the dawn of the 1900s. Researchers can trace the path of the Lehigh Canal and locate family landmarks like Peters Store, Jordan Church, and the Consolidated Quarries.

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10. 1905 Map of Honey Brook, 1962 Print

    

    1905 Honey Brook

    1962 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Pennsylvania at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by iron furnaces and a dense rail network. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Joanna Furnace, Hummels Store, and numerous rural sites like Silver Hill School.

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13. 1906 Map of Phoenixville

    

    1906 Phoenixville

    1906 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor along the Schuylkill River thrives in the early 1900s as rail networks expand through Chester and Montgomery counties. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Seven Stars, Limerick, and the Paoli Monument.

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16. 1906 Map of New Holland, 1962 Print

    

    1906 New Holland

    1962 Print · USGS

    Lancaster County at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning from turnpikes to electric railways. Genealogists can trace family roots through an extensive network of rural landmarks, including Heller Church, Red Well School, and the early Waterworks at Ephrata.

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19. 1907 Map of Honeybrook

    

    1907 Honeybrook

    1907 Print · USGS

    Southeast Pennsylvania at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by small hamlets and early rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names and local hubs from Honeybrook and Churchtown to rural landmarks like Spoketown School and Harmony Church.

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22. 1908 Map of New Holland

    

    1908 New Holland

    1908 Print · USGS

    Lancaster County at the turn of the century shows a thriving landscape of rural schoolhouses and turnpike villages. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Middle Creek Church, Heller Church, and dozens of local schools from Stony Hill School to Clay School.

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25. 1909 Map of Hamburg, 1957 Print

    

    1909 Hamburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    Schuylkill and Berks counties are captured here during the height of the steam era, showing the intricate relationship between the mountain gaps and the rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace old postal routes through Wessnersville Stony Run P O, locate the historic Five Locks, and identify family farms near Crystal Cave.

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28. 1911 Map of Hamburg

    

    1911 Hamburg

    1911 Print · USGS

    Berks and Schuylkill counties are captured here at a peak of rail-driven rural life just before the Great War. Researchers can trace family roots through specific locales like New Ringgold, Dorset Sta, and the historic Five Locks along the Schuylkill River.

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31. 1913 Map of Reading, 1954 Print

    

    1913 Reading

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Schuylkill valley near the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning between its colonial iron roots and a modern rail-driven economy. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Friends Meetinghouse, Van Reeds Mill, or the many district schoolhouses like Neff School.

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34. 1915 Map of Reading

    

    1915 Reading

    1915 Print · USGS

    Berks County at the height of its industrial and rail era shows a landscape where iron furnaces and canals meet growing boroughs. Trace the paths of the Schuylkill Canal, locate old sites like Oley Furnace, or find family landmarks like Gernant Church and Epler School.

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37. 1937 Map of Allentown West

    

    1937 Allentown West

    1937 Print · USGS

    Lehigh County at the end of the Depression era reveals a dense network of rural schoolhouses and crossroads hamlets before post-war expansion. Genealogists can trace family names at James Peters Sch or Heidelberg Sch, and locate landmarks like Schantz Spr and Rising Sun.

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40. 1941 Map of Honeybrook

    

    1941 Honeybrook

    1941 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Pennsylvania at the onset of the Second World War shows a landscape of established farm communities and the newly cut path of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks such as Silver Hill School, Stone Church, and the rail stops along the Reading Lines.

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43. 1941 Map of New Holland

    

    1941 New Holland

    1941 Print · USGS

    Lancaster County’s agricultural heartland is documented here just as the modern highway era arrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through dozens of named rural landmarks like Heller Church, Fetter School, and the Pennsylvania RR corridor.

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46. 1942 Map of Allentown West

    

    1942 Allentown West

    1942 Print · USGS

    Lehigh County during the early war years displays a landscape of industrial river towns and agrarian crossroads. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Snyder Sch, historic landmarks like Cedar Crest College, and the sprawling Trexler Game Preserve.

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49. 1943 Map of Lebanon

    

    1943 Lebanon

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Pennsylvania life is captured here during the Second World War, showing the expansion of the Lebanon Valley rail and road networks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Heidelberg Meeting House, Kimmerlings Ch, and numerous rural schools like Monroe Valley Sch.

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52. 1943 Map of Wernersville

    

    1943 Wernersville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Pennsylvania farmland and rail towns are captured here during the wartime era, showing the intersection of Berks, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace historic institutions like Bethany Orphans Home or the Blue Meeting House.

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55. 1943 Map of Manatawny

    

    1943 Manatawny

    1943 Print · USGS

    Berks County's rural townships are captured in detail during the early war years, showing a landscape of traditional farmsteads and small crossroads communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Hill Church, Landis Store, and along the Reading rail line.

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58. 1943 Map of East Greenville

    

    1943 East Greenville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Southeast Pennsylvania at the height of the war years reveals a landscape of dense small settlements and rural industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the grids of East Greenville and Pennsburg or locate landmarks like Huffs Church and Seisholtzville.

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61. 1943 Map of Sassamansville

    

    1943 Sassamansville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Montgomery County was a patchwork of small townships and crossroads hamlets during the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Gilbertsville, Sassamansville, and Frederick, or locate the specific grounds of Ringing Rock Park.

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64. 1943 Map of Boyertown

    

    1943 Boyertown

    1943 Print · USGS

    Berks and Montgomery counties are shown at a wartime peak of rail and river industry, centered on the growing boroughs of Boyertown and Pottstown. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century layout of Pine Forge, the historic Schuylkill Canal, and local landmarks like Half Way House.

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67. 1943 Map of Phoenixville

    

    1943 Phoenixville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Pennsylvania during the early war years shows a landscape defined by the winding Schuylkill River and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists and historians can trace the early Pennsylvania Turnpike and explore historic locales like Fricks Lock and Nantmeal Village.

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70. 1944 Map of Reading

    

    1944 Reading

    1944 Print · USGS

    Reading and its surrounding Berks County townships appear here during the height of the mid-century industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through dozens of named schools like Shirk Sch and Cedar top Sch, or locate ancestral sites at Oley Furnace and Charles Evans Cem.

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73. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print

    

    1944 Newark

    1971 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.

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