
Blue Mountain and the Schuylkill River define the physical and industrial landscape of this Berks County region during the mid-20th century. The town of Hamburg serves as a primary hub, situated where the Reading railroad lines and major roadways intersect the river. The topography transitions sharply from the ridgeline heights of Albany Mountain, featuring landmarks like The Pinnacle and Pulpit Rock, down to the fertile valleys of Windsor Castle and Virginville.
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10 editions found
1889 · Pottsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Pottsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Reading
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Wernersville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Hamburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Hamburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1913 · Reading
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1915 · Reading
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Wernersville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Reading
USGS Topo · 1:62,500