1956 Map of Hamburg

About this map

Hamburg sits at the base of Blue Mountain along the Schuylkill River, serving as a central hub for the surrounding townships of Windsor and Tilden. This mid-century survey illustrates the transition from river-based infrastructure to modern highway development, with the Schuylkill Canal and Five Locks still legible near the Reading Railroad corridor. The northern section is dominated by the ridges of State Game Lands No 106, where the Appalachian Trail crosses landmark heights like The Pinnacle and Pulpit Rock. The map records significant institutional presence in the region, most notably the Hamburg Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Rural life is preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and local institutions, including the Heinly Sch and Hepner Sch, alongside country congregations at St Pauls Ch and Union Ch.