2019 Map of Manatawny

About this map

Mountain Marys Grave sits as a quiet landmark within the rolling landscape of Berks County, an area defined by its deep Pennsylvania German roots and dispersed rural settlements. Small hamlets such as Lobachsville and Pikeville anchor the local road network, which winds through valleys carved by watercourses like Manatawny Creek and Sacony Cr. The map reveals a high density of family and community history, evidenced by numerous burial sites including the Jacob Keim Farmstead Family Burial Ground and the Hoch Family Cem. These sites, along with the Pleasantville Covered Bridge, reflect a preserved cultural landscape where agricultural heritage persists alongside newer additions like the Area 52 Airport. From the heights of Topton Mtn to the narrow passage at Rittenhouse Gap, the topography heavily influenced the placement of old schoolhouse creeks and early farmsteads in the Oley Valley.