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2023 Map of Cranberry

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cranberry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Venango County's rolling upland terrain is defined by the deep incisions of East Sandy Creek and its many tributaries, creating a landscape where settlements follow the higher ridges and plateaus. Small communities like Cranberry, Van, and Nickleville serve as local anchors, connected by a network of rural roads that skirt the steep ravines. The area's spiritual and community history is etched into the land through numerous small burial grounds and churches, such as the Faith Baptist School of Theology and the Mount Zion Cem near Twin Oaks.

Modern infrastructure exists alongside these older patterns, notably at Eakin Airport near Egypt Corners and the expansive Sunset Hill Memorial Park. Recreational interests are represented by the North Country National Scenic Trl, which winds through the central portion of the quadrangle. This map captures the intersection of traditional Pennsylvanian rural life, centered on places like Barrs Corners and Rockland, with contemporary conservation and aviation footprints.