Established in 1986 as a federated library system, berks county public libraries includes 19 libraries with 24 locations, each independently governed and operated by a local board of directors. Berks county zip code color cast edition map book, by marketmaps year of issue. In addition to our warrantee atlas, there are several other maps showing the history and landowners of the county. You can also take advantage of our two following search bars. Berks county is a county equivalent area found in pennsylvania, usa. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. A rare of collection of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Gis parcel viewer interactive web maps return to mapping department home pick a municipality from the map or the list below, for the initial zoom extent of the interactive web maps.
This is a clickable image map of townships and boroughs in berks county pennsylvania. Where can find berks county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Berks county, pa plat map property lines, land ownership. The berks county map books from marketmaps are valuable business tools that are available in several formats wall maps for your office, conference room or classroom, easytouse map books and convenient digital maps for use on your computer. Berks county is home to several media sources including. Township map list links to township and borough maps albany township jefferson township richmond township alsace township kenhorst borough. Montgomery, morton luther montgomery issue 45 of pennsylvania county and regional histories. Whether you are interested in information on county services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county. Adobe acrobat reader required to view digital books. Township map of berks county, pennsylvania 1985 edition published by berks county genealogical society.
The county government of berks is found in the county seat of reading. Reading, 1898, by historical society of berks county page images at hathitrust. Montgomery 18461933, reading attorney and author of multiple history books about berks county. Every document ever recorded in our office since the birth of our county in 1752 is contained as a computerized image and index on this website. Within the atlases are 24,371 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. Bridgens, color 1876 illustrated historical atlas of berks county, penna. Compiled, drawn and published from personal examinations and surveys. Berks county is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and topnotch educational institutions. Pa state archives rg17 series titles records of the. Inaccurately dubbed superstitious hexafoos by wallace nutting in his 1924 book pennsylvania, the beautiful, the misnomer took hold and eventually became hex signs. Berks county pennsylvania township maps usgenweb archives. Barn star art tour visit pa americana berks county.
Current, official soil survey information is on the web soil survey. Geography and map reading room, guide to the collections. This antique map berks county map and atlas berks county 1876 are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. The following map showing townships in berks county was created and contributed by jeff weiler. Volume 2 of historical and biographical annals of berks county, pennsylvania, embracing a concise history of the county and a genealogical and biographical record of representative families, comp. To reproduce maps in whole or portion for other than personal use. The web soil survey allows you to create custom reports by selecting a specific area of interest. Township map of berks county, pennsylvania, from actual surveys g3823bm. Bicycle maps, city maps, county maps, railroad maps, road construction and closures maps, and many more. Locate a state park on this map and learn about its facilities including rv dump sites, location, and much more. Maintains and updates maps in support of the property tax assessment function. Berks county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records.
The schuylkill green on the map the delaware browntan on the map the chesapeake bay blue on the map below are a few things about berks countys watersheds. When searching for a home in berks county, the school district can play a major part in the decision. Map, berks county, pennsylvania, berks county library of. Please select a map tile to view larger version individual tiles are pdf files, approximately 12 mb in size. Browse the list of administrative regions below and follow the navigation to find populated place you are interested in. Hand colored to emphasize townshipcity boundaries and territories. To search our records online please begin by clicking the second menu button to the left search records online register login. This berks county atlas contains all of the township warrantee maps which are on file at the pennsylvania archives in harrisburg, thus pinpointing the location. Berks county map, atlas and birdseye image collection. Being a summary of all the tangible records of the aborigines of berks county, with cuts and descriptions of the varieties of relics found within the county. The acrevalue berks county, pa plat map, sourced from the berks county, pa tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres.
Richard peters to the proprietaries the above quote by peters, the land agent for the penn family, stimulated my curiosity. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. The township images are cropped from a 150,000 usgs geological survey map of berks county dated 1978. Historic maps of pennsylvania 1860 berks county township maps if you have a map that you would like to contribute to the berks county pagenweb project, please send your submission to jane. The state of pennsylvania collection contains 654 atlases spanning 326 years of growth and development 1681 through 2007. Street map book 9780875303833 by adc the map people and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Staff will be answering phones and responding to emails seven days a week between the hours of 8. Berks county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy familysearch.
Whether you are interested in information on county services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start. Scogna it is my opinion that conrad weiser has teased the assembly into the erection of berks county. March 10, 2020march 10, 2020 the animal rescue league of berks county encourages residents to prepare plans for their pets in case of a localized covid19 outbreak. The detailed road map represents one of several map types and styles available. The primary goal of the mapping office is to support the efforts. July 1, 2019, data includes home values, household income, percentage of homes owned, rented or vacant, etc. Berks county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. Wfmz local news channel that has offices in berks county and covers south eastern pennsylvania. Sgl around blue marsh, or really, any of the sgl, but they can get overcrowded, also ask farmers about hunting their fields while obeying all game laws some will let you, be sure to be property friendly however, remove your trash and dont go mud bogging in their fields. Map, available online, 1800 to 1899, township map of berks.
Warrantee township maps exist for one or more townships within this county, showing how all the warrant tracts fit together. American map berkshire county, massachusetts american map corp on. Historical and biographical annals of berks county. Below the line dividing the heading from the blank spaces shall be printed, as in. The map is well researched and attractively executed, providing a marvelous historical overview of berks county in colonial times. Berks county map book premium style the premium style map books provide both consumers and businesses with the latest information available for driving, trip planning, managing deliveries, designingsales territories and more.
First six digits are of the tax map number where the parcel lies seventh and eighth digits are the map grid block number column read from bottom of the map, row from right side of the map ninth through twelfth digits are the four digit number near the center of each parcel on the tax map. Sanborn maps, available online, pennsylvania, berks county. Pennsylvania historical maps and atlases historic map works. The berks county, pa map is available in sizes up to 9x12 feet. Appears in 337 books from 17642007 page 124 in the column below, the voter may write the name of any person for whom he desires to vote whose name is not printed on the ballot. Reading eagle is a daily printed newspaper based in reading, pa. Berks county, pennsylvania map of berks county, pa where. Book 2, one hundred years, 18001900 family history library church records of the oley hills st. The county of berks supports the efforts of these community based libraries through its library system department and through direct appropriation. Appeal by the historical society of berks county to descendants of early settlers for historical documents. If you have a map that you would like to contribute to the berks county pagenweb project, please send your submission to jane. History of berks county in pennsylvania internet archive. There is also an index available if the name of the tract is known but not the name of the warrantee or patentee. If a person has a social service question or need they should call 211.
To reproduce maps in whole or portion for personal use, all references to penndot must be removed. Books were personally hand scanned one page at time at a resolution of 600dpi paying careful attention to detail. Choose one of the options on the left to begin searching. Berks county see below for more information on the rapid bridge replacement project bridges that will be replaced during the rapid bridge replacement project in berks county. Archives of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. The place where your children will learn and grow, and the area in which you pay taxes. Real estate statistical information about each berks county school district, homes for sale, and homes sold as well as other important info can be found. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive arrangement with. Large scale atlas with street level detail showing zip codes, block numbers, schools, hospitals, points of interest, shopping centers, parks and much more. Create a triptik online or request a paper triptik, assembled for you by one of our road trip experts. Breous official series of farm maps chester county pennsylvania. Look at berks county, pennsylvania, united states from different perspectives. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Montgomery 1846 1933, reading attorney and author of multiple history books about berks county.
Berks county the pennsylvania rapid bridge replacement project. Berks county county departments court of common pleas magisterial district judges magisterial district court search listing magisterial district judges county map. Township maps of berks county pennsylvania from the 1876 historical atlas of berks county. Though berks county claims bragging rights to the origin of this distinctive art form, its roots are actually as deep as the artistry and symbolism of medieval europe. Us access only the story of berks county pennsylvania reading, pa.
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