1955 Map of Bernville

About this map

Tulpehocken Creek winds through the heart of Berks County, defining a landscape where rural crossroads and public institutions meet. The 1955 survey, updated in the 1980s, captures the significant geographical shift following the creation of Blue Marsh Lake, which transformed the local valley topography. Surrounding the water, the expansive State Game Lands No 280 provides a wooded buffer for small settlements like Mt Pleasant and Garfield. Local genealogy and social history are well-represented by long-standing landmarks such as Bellemans Ch and the Stump Cem, alongside municipal infrastructure including the County Prison, Sanatorium, and the County Home and Hospital. The map detail reaches from the borough of Bernville in the west to the heights of Scull Hill, illustrating the transition from traditional farming townships to modern conservation and recreational land use.