1956 Map of Temple

About this map

Lake Ontelaunee dominates the central landscape of this Berks County region, serving as a focal point between the expanding suburbs of Temple and the rural townships of Centre and Maiden Creek. The Schuylkill River carves the western boundary, paralleled by the Conrail rail lines that fueled the local industrial economy. The map details the transition from agricultural land to mid-century development, evidenced by the extensive revisions around Laureldale and Hyde Park. Aviation history is prominent at the Reading Municipal Airport, while traditional community markers like St Johns Ch and Eplers Ch anchor the older settlements. Modern infrastructure, including a Filtration Plant and Drive-in Theater, appears alongside industrial remnants such as a Clay Pit near Shoemakersville, illustrating the diverse land use in the post-war era.