1946 Map of Friedensburg

About this map

The Blue Mountain ridge dominates this mid-1940s landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Schuylkill and Berks counties. This era of Pennsylvania settlement is marked by a network of small, rural schoolhouses that served the agricultural valleys, including the Black Horse Sch, Panther Valley Sch, and Aucheys Sch. In the north, Schuylkill Haven and Landingville sit along the winding Schuylkill River, while the Reading railroad corridor passes through Summit Station and Stonemont to the south. The southern slopes of the ridge host Camp Blue Mtn, providing a glimpse into the mid-century recreational use of the region. The map also traces the high-elevation path of the Appalachian Trail as it follows the crest of the mountain through Wayne and Upper Bern townships.