Berks County Map, Pennsylvania
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Berks County, Pennsylvania
Berks County sits in southeastern Pennsylvania, about an hour northwest of Philadelphia. It has towns, rolling farmland, and forested hills. Reading is the biggest city, known for its pretzel-making and outlet shopping.
The county is packed with history too. William Penn founded it way back in 1682. You can’t miss the Pennsylvania Dutch influence. Expect to see Amish buggies on rural roads.
Locals love tubing down the Schuylkill River on hot summer days. Fall is pretty special here, with the leaves changing color across the countryside. Craft beer is big these days, with a bunch of cool microbreweries popping up. Oh, and don’t forget to check out the pagoda overlooking Reading. It’s random, but cool.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Berks County |
| County Seat | Reading |
| Population | Approximately 436,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Reading, Boyertown, Kutztown, Wyomissing, Hamburg, Shillington, Exeter Township |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 78, U.S. Highway 222, U.S. Highway 422, State Highway 61 |
| FIPS Code | 42-011 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 866 square miles (857 sq mi land, 9 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Schuylkill County (North), Lehigh County (Northeast), Montgomery County (East), Chester County (Southeast), Lancaster County (Southwest), Lebanon County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (EST) |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40°24’N, 75°55’W |
| Etymology | Named after Berkshire, England |
| Major Landmarks | Pagoda of Reading, Daniel Boone Homestead, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Reading Public Museum |
| Website | Berks County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Berks County Topographic Map
Berks has a dramatic landscape, especially across the northern and southern stretches. Ridges run across the county like long wrinkles. The central valley is flatter, with gentle slopes leading to wooded hills. It’s a county that feels like it shifts under your feet the farther you drive.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Berks County Road Map
The highway network in Berks County is surprisingly varied. Some roads slice through the hills with precision, while others wind their way past farms and towns. Though traffic can get heavy near Reading, most areas are calm.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Berks County Satellite Map
In our satellite map, Berks shows off its green spaces. Forests cling to the ridges, while large farm fields cover much of the open land. Reading forms a dense hub, but beyond that, it’s mostly fields, forests, and scattered homes.
OUTLINE MAP
Berks County Blank Map
Berks has a wide and slanted outline, leaning slightly northwest. The Schuylkill River cuts through it but doesn’t define any major border. It touches no other states, only neighboring Pennsylvania counties. The edge is uneven, especially in the north where ridges push the border into odd angles.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 6 neighboring counties of Berks County:
Pennsylvania County Map
Pennsylvania’s 67 counties contains steel city lights, Amish country backroads, and Pocono mountain escapes. Mileage may vary, but the stories won’t.