2023 Map of Dempseytown

About this map

Dempseytown and its surrounding hamlets occupy a rolling landscape defined by the branching waters of Sugar Creek. This 2023 survey documents a deeply rooted rural community where historic intersections like Diamond, Sunville, and Wallaceville continue to anchor the road network across the Crawford and Venango county line. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, identifying numerous small family and community burial sites, such as the William Armstrong Burial Site and Old Alcorn Cem, often located away from the primary settlements. The drainage patterns of the West Branch Sugar Creek and Little Sugar Creek provide a framework for the local topography, while landmarks like Plum Church and the Dempseytown Lutheran Cem reflect the enduring religious and social foundations of these Pennsylvania townships.