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2016 Map of East Butler

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

East Butler and the surrounding Butler County hill country are defined by a network of creeks and man-made reservoirs that shape the local geography. The landscape is carved by the Connoquenessing Cr and Buffalo Cr, which flow through a region of small settlements and rural roads. Significant water management features, including Lake Oneida, Boydstown Reservoir, and Thorn Reservoir, illustrate the historical and modern importance of water resources to these communities. These reservoirs, nestled among the slopes of the Allegheny Plateau, are central to the area's development.

Scattered across the quadrangle are historical hubs like Greece City, Hooker, and Saint Joe, reflecting the settlement patterns of central Pennsylvania. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Whitmire Cem, while more recent industrial and residential growth is concentrated around East Butler. The map shows a transition from agricultural lands to forested ridges, connected by a dense lattice of named local roads like Zion Church Rd and Slippery Rock Rd.