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2016 Map of Strausstown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Tulpehocken Creek and its various tributaries, including Little Swatara Cr and Mill Cr, carve a complex drainage pattern through this section of Berks County. The landscape is defined by its deep roots in German sectarian history, evidenced by a dense network of early burial grounds and places of worship. In the south, Stouchsburg sits along the historic path of Conrad Weiser Pkwy, while the northern reach includes the distinct settlements of Strausstown and Schubert.

Industrial sites and small villages such as Charming Forge and Kricks Mill reflect the area’s water-powered history. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points here, from the Koziar Burial Ground to the dual campuses of the Altalaha Lutheran Church Old Cem and Altalaha Lutheran Church New Cem near Rehrersburg. The map also details smaller communities like Host and North Heidelberg, maintaining their traditional rural character amidst a modern road network.