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2019 Map of Hamburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hamburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Schuylkill River and Maiden Creek define the lowlands of this Berks County landscape, where traditional Pennsylvania settlements like Hamburg and Shoemakersville sit along established transport corridors. To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, which winds along the ridgeline above Rattling Run and Furnace Creek. This 2019 survey documents a mix of agricultural heritage and small-scale infrastructure, from the Skyline Airstrip near the southern border to the Hamburg Reservoir tucked into the northern slopes.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites including the Saint Pauls Smoke Church Cem and the Zion United Church of Christ Cem. Local landmarks such as the Dreibelbis Station Covered Bridge and Grims Mill Bridge highlight the historical importance of water crossings in connecting these rural communities. The map also records the transition from larger towns to smaller hamlets like Windsor Castle and Dreibelbis.