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1955 Map of Swatara Hill, 1990 Print
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1955 Map of Swatara Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Blue Mountain and Sharp Mountain frame a landscape of high ridges and narrow valleys where the headwaters of the Swatara Creek and its tributaries carve through the Appalachian range. In the mid-1950s, this area of Schuylkill County maintained a rural character defined by small settlements like Roedersville and DeTurksville. The map captures the social geography of the era through numerous rural landmarks, including the Schweikert School and several local congregations such as Hauers Ch and St Marks Ch. Along the southern ridge, the Appalachian Trail follows the border between Schuylkill and Berks counties, passing near distinctive high points like White Horse and Round Head. To the west, Sweet Arrow Lake and the YWCA Camp highlight the region's mid-century recreational development, while the winding courses of Upper Little Swatara Creek and Wayne Creek drain the fertile pockets between Stone Ridge and Summer Hill.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain