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2016 Map of Bernville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bernville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Tulpehocken Creek and its complex network of tributaries, including Northkill Cr and Licking Cr, anchor this landscape of central Berks County. The area is defined by its deep spiritual and genealogical roots, evidenced by the high density of historic burial grounds such as Bern Church Yard Cem, North Heidelberg Church Cem, and the Bloomsburg Meeting House Cem. These sites, often situated near established settlements like Bernville and Bloomsburg, suggest a stable rural community built around congregational life.

Modern water management is prominent in the southern portion of the map, where the vast Blue Marsh Lake and its Stilling Basin have altered the original course of the creek. Rising above the valley, Scull Hill provides a primary topographic landmark. The map also traces various smaller hamlets like Centerport and Dauberville, alongside numerous family-named landmarks and bridge crossings such as Lamms Bridge and Conrads Bridge, reflecting the localized infrastructure of the region.