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2016 Map of Hamburg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Hamburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Blue Mountain and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail dominate the northern landscape of this region, where the terrain drops sharply toward the Schuylkill River valley. The borough of Hamburg serves as a central hub, flanked by satellite communities like Hamburg Heights, West Hamburg, and Edenburg. A legacy of religious and community life is evident in the numerous burial grounds and churches, including Saint Pauls Smoke Church Cem and Zion United Church of Christ Cem.

Water management and transportation define the lower elevations, from the Five Locks area along the river to the Hamburg Reservoir and Pa-476 Reservoir tucked into the ridges. Genealogists and local historians can find specific landmarks such as the Dreibelbis Station Covered Bridge over Maiden Creek, and aviation interests are represented by Don's Place Airpark and the Skyline Airstrip near Shoemakersville.