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1963 Map of President

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of President
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Venango County, defining the settlement patterns of the early 1960s. Along its banks, small riverfront communities like Oleopolis and Henrys Bend are situated near sharp meanders, while Holeman Island sits mid-stream near Baum. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of resource extraction, with countless oil and gas wells dotting the uplands and a Strip Mine located near the southern boundary.

Social and civic life is anchored by family-named landmarks such as McCrea Sch and McCrea Cem near Eagle Rock. The southern section of the map shows more concentrated activity along the roadway through Hampton Station and Coal Hill, while the rugged northern terrain is largely preserved within State Game Lands No 47. This survey captures the region during a period of active energy production, evidenced by the numerous pipelines and wells that intersect the many runs and creeks, including Pithole Creek and Hemlock Creek.