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2016 Map of Temple

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Schuylkill River and its tributary, Maiden Creek, define the landscape of this Berks County corridor during the mid-2010s. The northern reaches are characterized by the significant expanse of Ontelaunee Lake, created by the damming of Maiden Creek, which submerged older valley terrain. Surrounding this reservoir are established settlements like Leesport, Shoemakersville, and Blandon, alongside numerous smaller communities such as Rickenbach and Berkley.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of burial sites across the township, ranging from the Maidencreek Friends Meeting Burial Ground near Kindts Corner to the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart Motherhouse Cem in the south. The southern portion of the map shows the suburban expansion of Temple and Laureldale toward the city of Reading. Notable landmarks of the regional transportation and social infrastructure include Reading Regional Airport/Carl A Spaatz Field, Wiley's Bridge, and community recreation spots like the Muhlenberg Swimming Association Pool.