2019 Map of Eau Claire

About this map

The winding Allegheny Wild and Scenic River defines the northeastern corner of this landscape, where the terrain rises toward Wood Hill. This area, straddling the border of Venango and Butler counties, is characterized by a network of small creeks including Scrubgrass Creek and its many forks, which historically supported local industry at sites like Sutton Mill and Sedwicks Mill. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted rural community, with small villages such as Lisbon, Cherry Valley, and Eau Claire connected by long-established roads like the Emlenton Clintonville Rd. Local history and genealogy researchers will find several well-documented burial sites and religious centers, including Unity Cem, Pisgah Cem, and the Farmington Methodist Episcopal Church. The map also captures the geographic importance of junctions such as Riddle Crossroads and Crawford Corners, which served as vital transit points between larger regional hubs like Clintonville.