1945 Map of Auburn

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Blue Mountain dominates the central landscape of this mid-century survey, acting as a massive topographic barrier between the northern and southern valleys of Schuylkill and Berks Counties. The Appalachian Trail follows the high ridge line, overlooking a transport-rich corridor where the Schuylkill River carves a deep valley. The river banks are home to dense industrial history, defined by the winding tracks of the Reading and Penn Central railroads that connect settlements like Auburn and Port Clinton.