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2013 Map of Bethel

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bethel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Union Canal traces a historical path along the southern edge of this Berks County landscape, running parallel to the Tulpehocken Cr near Millardsville. This corridor reflects the deep agricultural and industrial roots of the region, where water power and early transit routes shaped the development of clustered settlements like Myerstown and Kutztown. The terrain is defined by the drainage of the Little Swatara Cr and its tributaries, which wind through a patchwork of rural holdings and small crossroads communities.

Local infrastructure is represented by a mix of utility and recreation, including the Myerstown Reservoir and specialized landing strips like Grimes Airport and Krill Personal Use Airport. Established community hubs such as Bethel, Mount Aetna, and Frystown serve as focal points for the surrounding countryside. From the northern bounds at Camp Swatara to the industrial features like Millards Quarry Pond, the map details a landscape where historic water routes and modern local roads converge.