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1911 Map of Hamburg

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Hamburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

Blue Mountain forms a massive natural barrier across this terrain, anchoring a landscape defined by the winding Schuylkill River and its numerous tributaries. Surveyed shortly after the turn of the century, the map reveals a well-developed network of small rural hamlets and railroad infrastructure. The Lehigh Valley RR and Philadelphia And Reading RR cut through the gaps, connecting early industrial and agricultural centers like Hamburg and New Ringgold.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the named crossroads and specialized locations such as Kepner Store and Dorset Sta, or the geologically distinct Crystal Cave. The area is characterized by high ridges like Shochary Ridge and prominent peaks including The Pinnacle and Spitzenberg. The intricate boundaries between Berks Co, Lehigh Co, and Schuylkill Co underscore the complex jurisdictional heritage of this part of Pennsylvania, while settlements like Steinsville and Lynnport show the dense cluster of community life in the Ontelaunee Creek basin.