1956 Map of Reading
USGS Topo · Published 1988About this map
The Schuylkill River carves a winding path through the heart of Berks County, defining the industrial and urban layout of Reading and its surrounding boroughs. During the mid-century period, the expansion of suburban communities like Wyomissing Hills, West Lawn, and Shillington is evident, while the city core remains anchored by significant institutions such as Albright College and the Reading Hospital. The landscape transitions from the dense urban grid of West Reading to the prominent heights of Neversink Mountain and Mount Penn, where the distinctive Pagoda and Stone Tower overlook the valley.
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Editions of this 1956 Reading Map
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Historical Maps of Reading Through Time
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