Berks County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Berks County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
Note 2: Links for Local Area Search and Driving Directions are below each feature map.

Physical Features
Canals 2
Cliffs 2
Flats 2
Gaps 2
Islands 1
Lakes 2
Pillars 1
Ranges 1
Reservoirs 70
Ridges 2
Springs 8
Streams 87
Summits 58
Valleys 3
Woods 1
Cultural Features
Airports
  Public and Private Airports 9
  Heliports 7
Cemeteries 297
Education - Schools
  Other Schools 48
  Elementary Schools 56
  Middle Schools 19
  High Schools 21
  Colleges & University 8
  Technical & Trade School 7
Emergency Response & Law Enforcement
  Ambulance Service 20
  Fire Station & EMS Station 75
  Law Enforcement 40
  Prisons & Correctional Facilities 1
Federal Lands & Reserves
  Parks 2
Government Services
  City or Town Hall 69
  Court House 1
  Post Offices 47
Hospitals & Medical Centers 4
Public Landmarks & Attractions
  Picnic Areas 1
  Visitor Centers 1
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Pennsylvania's National Historic Landmarks
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