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2013 Map of Pottsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Schuylkill Haven and Cressona anchor the southern reach of this Schuylkill County landscape, where the Schuylkill River and its numerous tributaries like Mill Cr and Tumbling Run carve through the anthracite coal region. The settlement pattern reveals the industrial history of the area, with densely packed boroughs and specialized additions like Arnotts Addition and East Mines situated near Saint Clair. The geography is defined by prominent ridges including Dieners Hill, Peach Mountain, and Sharp Mountain, which have historically dictated the placement of rail lines and early road networks.

Transportation hubs such as York Farm Junction highlight the area's role in moving resources, connecting outlying communities like Dark Water, Mount Laffee, and Mechanicsville. To the south, water management is evident at the Indian Run Reservoir and Schuylkill Haven Reservoir, while the presence of a large Cemetery near Renningers provides a focal point for genealogical research in these established Pennsylvania mining and transit corridors.