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2016 Map of Chicora

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Chicora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Chicora and Karns City anchor the western portion of this Butler County landscape, where the terrain is deeply etched by Buffalo Creek and its many tributaries. The map documents a rural transition zone defined by small, historically significant settlements like Rattigan, Frogtown, and Kaylor, many of which follow the winding paths of Buffalo Run and Patterson Cr. In the northeastern corner, the sharp descent toward Bradys Bend reveals the elevation changes typical of the Allegheny Plateau as it approaches the river valley.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data through local landmarks like the White Oak Cem, Saint Patricks Cem, and the uniquely named Oak Grove / Saint Pauls United Church of Christ Cem. Transportation patterns are evidenced by the network of country roads such as Chicora Fenelton Rd and Rattigan Rd, while Waltman Airport highlights the area's modern infrastructure. The boundary between Butler and Armstrong counties bisects the map, illustrating how these communities are physically and socially linked across political lines.