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2013 Map of Pottstown

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pottstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pottstown Landing and South Pottstown occupy the southern banks of the Schuylkill River, defining the northern edge of this landscape where traditional settlements give way to a network of wooded creeks and winding country roads. Moving south from the river corridor, the terrain transitions into the clustered hamlets of Bucktown, Pughtown, and Coventryville. The hydrology of the region is dominated by the westward-reaching French Cr and its tributaries, including S Br French Cr and Beaver Run, which once powered the early industry of the area.

Rural landmarks like Bentley Airport and Rodebaugh Dam Lake are interspersed with smaller named locales such as Slonaker and Porters Mill, illustrating the persistent residential patterns of northern Chester County. To the southwest, the village of Saint Peters sits near the headwaters of French Cr, while the historic character of Nantmeal Village and Birchrunville anchors the southern portion of the survey. The map also records recreational spaces such as Camp Fern Brook and Camp Sankanac, highlighting the long-standing use of these creek valleys for summer retreats.