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2010 Map of Birdsboro

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Birdsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Monocacy Creek and the Schuylkill River define the lower reaches of this Berks County landscape, where industrial heritage and modern residential expansion meet. The map reveals a dense network of milling sites along these waterways, including Beavers Mill, Browns Mill, and Flannery Mill, which hint at the region's historic reliance on water power. To the southeast, the borough of Birdsboro stands near the river, surrounded by sites of local historical significance such as the Jean Bertolet Memorial Monument and Boonecroft.

Suburban development is visible through a cluster of named residential tracts like Farming Ridge, Jackson Meadows, and Golfshire Hills, particularly around the Exeter Public Golf Course. Rural legacies persist in the numerous family and church burial grounds, from the Zion (Spies) Cemetery in the north to the Immaculate Conception Cemetery near Birdsboro. Diverse landmarks, ranging from the Pioneer Crossing Landfill to the Pet Animal Cemetery, illustrate the varied land use of the early 21st century.