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1963 Map of Emlenton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Emlenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep, winding path through this western Pennsylvania landscape, where the industry of the early 1960s is clearly etched into the terrain. Numerous gas and oil wells dot the hillsides of the extensive Oil Field, while several active Strip Mines reflect the region's extraction-based economy. The river serves as a corridor for the Pennsylvania railroad lines and connects the primary settlements of Emlenton and Foxburg.

Away from the water, the plateau is marked by small crossroads communities and rural landmarks such as Old Zion Church and Richland Church. The convergence of several county lines—including Venango, Butler, Armstrong, and Clarion—highlights the complex local geography centered around the mouth of the Clarion River. Notable landmarks include the Emlenton Airport and the Lookout Tower, alongside recreational spots like the Golf Course near Foxburg.