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1945 Map of Auburn

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Auburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Blue Mountain dominates this mid-century landscape, marking the rugged divide between Berks and Schuylkill counties. The Schuylkill River and its tributary, the Little Schuylkill River, carve deep valleys through the ridge, creating a natural corridor for the Reading railroad and major highways. Settlements like Auburn, Port Clinton, and Hamburg cluster along these water and rail routes, reflecting the industrial and transport-driven economy of the 1940s.

Rural life away from the river is anchored by institutions such as St Michaels Ch, Salem Ch, and localized schools like Tunnel Sch and Mangel Sch. The presence of the Appalachian Trail along the summit of the ridge contrasts the intensive rail activity in the valleys with the conservation of the high ground. Further south, the map details the agricultural character of Upper Bern and Tilden, where small settlements like Jalappa and Shartlesville serve the farming communities.