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1963 Map of Oil City

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Oil City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Allegheny River defines the industrial and geographic character of this Pennsylvania region, winding through a landscape shaped by the 1960s oil and rail economy. Oil City sits at the heart of the map, showing dense urban development at the confluence of Cherrytree Creek and the river. Northward, the borough of Rouseville remains a distinct center of activity, while the surrounding hillsides are dotted with numerous small settlements like Siverly, McClintock, and Woodland Heights.

A dense transport network of the Pennsylvania RR, Erie-Lackawanna RR, and New York Central RR follows the riverbanks, illustrating the logistical importance of the valley. Local history is deeply etched into the land via sites like Rynd Farm Cem, Shaw Farm Cem, and Grove Hill Cem. Cultural and civic life is anchored by institutions such as St Josephs Sch, the School of Nursing, and the Armory, alongside recreational spaces like the Wanango Country Club and the Rose Gardens.