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2016 Map of Pottstown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pottstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Schuylkill River snakes along the northern edge of this territory, serving as the historical dividing line between Montgomery and Chester Counties. To the north, the industrial and educational core of Pottstown is anchored by the Montgomery County Community College-West Campus and several historical cemeteries, including Mount Zion Cem. The riverfront transitions from the developed streets of Stowe and South Pottstown to more dispersed rural hamlets as one moves south into the Chester County hills.

South of the river, the landscape is defined by the winding paths of French Creek and Pigeon Cr, which supported early regional industry at sites like Porters Mill. These valleys are dotted with long-standing crossroads such as Bucktown and Coventryville, while the southern reaches preserve the character of traditional settlements at Nantmeal Village and Birchrunville. The topography around Sheep Hill reveals a complex network of backroads and runs that have shaped local movement for generations.