1968 Map of Titusville South

About this map

Oil Creek carves a deep valley through this Pennsylvania landscape, serving as the central axis for the historic oil industry's infrastructure. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the region retained the dense network of Oil Field wells and service roads that defined its economy for over a century. Significant landmarks include Drake Well State Park at the northern edge, commemorating the birthplace of the modern petroleum industry, while further south lies the historic settlement of Petroleum Center. The map reveals how the Penn Central railroad follows the river's winding course, connecting small communities like Pioneer and Miller Farm. Away from the river, the uplands of Cherry Tree and Oakland townships are dotted with family-named crossroads such as Prather Corners and Jameson Corners, alongside local institutions like the Kerr Hill Ch and Cherrytree Sch.