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1963 Map of Eau Claire

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Eau Claire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a sharp oxbow around Wood Hill in the northeastern corner of this region, which straddles the line between Venango and Butler counties. The landscape is a complex network of resource extraction and rural crossroads, characterized by an extensive Oil Field that spans much of the territory. Numerous wells and pipelines connect hills such as Eakin Hill and Pine Hill to industrial infrastructure like the Pump Station near Scrubgrass Creek.

Evidence of the area's agricultural and social foundations is visible in the many family-named settlements like Riddle Crossroads, Smith Corners, and Crawford Corners. The borough of Eau Claire serves as a southern anchor, while Clintonville sits to the west. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Anderson Stone House and Rankin Chapel, alongside industrial sites including various Strip Mine operations. This 1963 survey, updated with 1972 aerial data, shows the early presence of Interchange 4 on the interstate system crossing the rural landscape.