2016 Map of Auburn

About this map

The Schuylkill Gap serves as a dramatic focal point where the Schuylkill River and Little Schuylkill River converge, cutting through the prominent ridge of Blue Mountain. This landscape is defined by the ridge-and-valley topography of eastern Pennsylvania, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds along the heights overlooking the Auburn Reservoir. The map illustrates a dense network of small communities and rural infrastructure, including the borough of Auburn and the village of Port Clinton. Local history is preserved in several rural burial sites such as the Seifert Family Burial Ground and Saint Michaels Cem. The presence of the Blue Mountain Academy Airport and various religious landmarks like Frieden's Union Ch reflect the established social fabric of Berks and Schuylkill counties. Settlement patterns follow the river valleys and the historic Centre Tpke, anchoring towns like Shartlesville and Hamburg to the local transportation corridor.