The Allegheny River and French Creek converge at Franklin, the seat of power for the region marked by the central Venango County Courthouse. This 2019 survey illustrates the dense residential and civic layout of the city and its surrounding hills, including Rocky Grove and Oak Hill. The topography is defined by steep ridges separated by several waterways such as Twomile Run and Wolf Run, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and neighborhoods. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous burial grounds, including the Pioneer Cem and Saint Patricks Cem. To the north, Sugarcreek transitions into more open terrain near Fisher Airport, while to the west, the Venango Regional Airport occupies the high ground above Uniontown and Mapledale.
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1909 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1922 · Oil City
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1924 · Oil City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1927 · Townville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1927 · Titusville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Townville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Titusville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Oil City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Townville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500