1956 Map of Temple

About this map

Maiden Creek flows into the expansive Lake Ontelaunee, a prominent water feature that dominates the central portion of this Berks County landscape. Along the western edge, the Schuylkill River carves a path through industrial and residential corridors, paralleled by the extensive Conrail rail lines that once fueled the region's growth. The map illustrates a transition from the agricultural heritage of Centre and Maiden Creek townships toward the growing suburban and industrial footprints of Temple, Laureldale, and Muhlenberg Park.