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1915 Map of Reading

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Reading
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Reading serves as the industrial and transportation hub of Berks County, where the Schuylkill River meets a dense network of rail lines including the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and the Reading Belt Line. The city's grid-iron streets are flanked by landmarks such as the Fairgrounds and Carsonia Park, while the surrounding townships of Muhlenberg and Cumru show the transition from urban centers to established farming communities.

The landscape is defined by significant topographical features like Neversink Mountain and Deer Path Hill, which hem in the river valley. Along the Schuylkill Canal, smaller settlements such as Leesport and Mohrsville indicate the historical importance of water-borne trade. Rural areas are punctuated by numerous country schools, including St Peters School and Livingood School, and local industry like Van Reeds Mill, providing a detailed view of the region's social and economic structure during this era.