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1956 Map of Kutztown

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Kutztown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The borough of Kutztown serves as the focal point of this Pennsylvania Dutch country landscape, anchored by the campus of Kutztown State Teachers College and the local Fairgrounds. The topography is defined by the winding course of Sacony Creek, which is spanned by numerous named crossings including Heffners Bridge and Saucony Bridge. The rural character of Berks County is evident in the scattered small settlements such as Virginville, Grimville, and Klinesville, along with traditional landmarks like the Old Order Ch.

Geological interest is highlighted by the presence of Crystal Cave south of the State Game Lands No 182. The transportation network reveals the area's mid-century transition, showing the Reading railroad line alongside the development of Interstate 78. Higher elevations like Spitzenberg Hill and Eagle Point overlook a patchwork of farms, quarries, and small rural institutions, including the Greenwich-Lenhartsville Sch and Camp Edmar.