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1947 Map of Birdsboro

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Birdsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Daniel Boone Homestead and the Daniel Boone Lake anchor the central landscape of this Berks County survey, reflecting a region deeply rooted in Pennsylvania's colonial history. The Schuylkill River carves through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a primary corridor for the Conrail tracks that link industrial points like Birdsboro and Monocacy Sta. This era shows the convergence of traditional agricultural life and expanding post-war infrastructure, as seen in the residential growth around St Lawrence and Reiffton.

Local heritage is remarkably preserved through named landmarks including the De Benneville House and the Jean Bertolet Memorial Monument. The map documents a network of small mill operations like Browns Mill and Flannery Mill, alongside early educational sites such as Seidetown Sch. From the heights of Monocacy Hill to the community at Yellow House, the layout illustrates the transition of the Oley Valley and Exeter Township into a modern landscape while retaining its distinct 18th-century footprints.