Oil City sits at the confluence of Oil Creek and the Allegheny River, anchoring a region shaped by its deep industrial roots. The presence of Oil Seeps near Rynd Farm and Rouseville serves as a reminder of the Pennsylvania oil rush that defined these valleys. This modern survey shows the developed hillsides of Woodland Heights, Hasson Heights, and Siverly, while also documenting the institutional presence of Venango College - Clarion University and Du Bois Business College. Along the riverbanks, the Allegheny Wild and Scenic River winds past Alcorn Island toward settlements like Reno and Rockmere. For genealogists, the map is a detailed resource for local burials, locating numerous sites including Mount Pleasant Cem, Grove Hill Cem, and Calvary Cem, providing a precise geographic context for family histories within the Venango County landscape.
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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