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2010 Map of Pottstown

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pottstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Schuylkill River defines the northern landscape of this region, where the urban center of Pottstown and South Pottstown transitions into a network of historic villages and small rural crossroads. Settlements like Coventryville, Birchrunville, and Nantmeal Village are linked by winding roads such as Warwick Furnace Rd and Nantmeal Rd, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to early Pennsylvania industry and agriculture.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the inclusion of the Shenkel United Church of Christ Cemetery and Mount Zion Cemetery. The map also captures the confluence of several waterways, including French Creek and Pigeon Creek, which once powered local industry at sites like Porters Mill. Notable landmarks such as the Birchrunville Post Office and several youth camps, including Camp Sankanac and Camp Fern Brook, further illustrate the local character of the French Creek valley during this era.