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Birdsboro Pennsylvania Map

Explore Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Birdsboro, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Pennsylvania or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Birdsboro.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Birdsboro
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Berks County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.264537
Longitude	-75.804085
Population	5,106
Density	1489.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	19508
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Reading
School District	Daniel Boone Area School District

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About Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

Birdsboro is a locality in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,106. The population density is 1489.0 people per km². Birdsboro is located at 40.2645°N, 75.8041°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Birdsboro is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 19508.

Birdsboro emerges from the dense, quiet woodlands of Pennsylvania as a place defined by the steady, persistent flow of the Hay Creek. It lies 8.1 miles southeast of Reading, PA (from Reading, PA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of Pottstown. The landscape here is characterized by the modest rise and fall of the earth, creating a terrain that feels grounded and immovable. To the west, the expansive Oley Valley offers a sense of openness, while the horizon is marked by the distant, hazy blue silhouettes of the Appalachian Mountains. Residents often find that the light at dusk settles heavily upon the trees, turning the foliage into deep, rich shades of amber and gray. On warmer afternoons, the Maple Springs Swimming Pool serves as a local focal point for those seeking a reprieve from the summer heat.

Birdsboro maintains a legacy rooted in the industrial ambition that once powered the regional economy through iron and steel manufacturing. Long ago, the furnaces of this area transformed raw materials into the heavy goods that moved through the interior of the country, leaving behind a hard-earned reputation for grit. Today, the local economy has shifted, though the remnants of that mechanical history remain visible in the sturdy brickwork of the older buildings. Workers once relied on the proximity of the waterways to transport their labor, a rhythm of production that defined the daily lives of generations. The pride of that era lingers in the way the streets are laid out, favoring function and directness over unnecessary ornamentation. Even now, one can sense the lingering weight of those smokestacks, a quiet testament to the people who built the infrastructure of the surrounding countryside.

Birdsboro fosters a cultural character shaped by the steady, unpretentious pace of life that persists outside the influence of larger urban centers. The community gathers periodically for local events that highlight a shared commitment to maintaining the local heritage and preserving the natural beauty of the area. Outdoor enthusiasts frequently make use of the Six Penny Trail, which provides a quiet path for those looking to walk through the woods and appreciate the local flora. Within the boundaries of the Berks County Park, the land is kept in a state that honors the natural environment, offering a space where the air feels crisp and undisturbed. While the locality is known for its modest size, it has been home to individuals of note, such as the athlete Dan Persa, who gained recognition for his skill on the football field. This sense of local identity remains strong, anchored by a deep respect for the land and the quiet, deliberate pace of the passing seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Berks County Park (Local Park) — 0.0 mi, 257° W
Lincoln Park (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 137° SE
Schuylkill River Greenways Property (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 059° NE
Maple Springs Swimming Assn. (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 139° SE
Union Twp. Recreation Area (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 094° E
French Creek State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 145° SE
Yelenoc Acquisition (previously was Sheeder) (Local Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 145° SE
Daniel Boone Homestead (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 016° N
Monocacy Hill (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 055° NE
Graffitti Tree (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 171° S
Spring House (Historic Ruins) — 2.7 mi, 173° S
Hay Creek Watershed Property Acquisition (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.0 mi, 208° SW
Ephraim Malickson Wildlife Sanctuary (Tekene 2) (Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 241° SW
William Penn State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 3.4 mi, 284° W
Berks Nature - Ephraim Malickson Wildlife Sanctuary (Tekene 2) (Nature Reserve) — 3.6 mi, 239° SW
Exeter Eagle (Public Artwork) — 5.2 mi, 318° NW
State Game Land 043 (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 165° S
American Museum of Veterinary Medicine (Museum) — 5.3 mi, 294° NW
Building wall (Historic Ruins) — 5.8 mi, 292° W
James Overstreet Open Space Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 5.9 mi, 068° E
Hank St Peters (a photogenic wild turkey) (Attraction) — 6.8 mi, 121° SE
Mckinley Monument (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 310° NW
Frederick Lauer Monument (Monument) — 7.6 mi, 310° NW
Peace Rock (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 315° NW
Rock Outcrop (Viewpoint) — 7.9 mi, 278° W
Reading Science Center (Museum) — 8.0 mi, 308° NW
Norco Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 8.1 mi, 106° E
Anno Artem (Gallery) — 8.1 mi, 099° E
Bradys Village Art Gallery (Gallery) — 8.7 mi, 210° SW
Wachovia Theatre (Theatre) — 8.7 mi, 320° NW

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