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2013 Map of Utica

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Utica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

French Creek carves a winding path through this Venango County landscape, serving as the primary geographic corridor for the borough of Utica and the surrounding townships. The map illustrates a contemporary rural settlement pattern where crossroads like Hannasville, Canal Center, and Wyattville remain distinct markers of local identity along historical transit routes. To the south, the terrain descends toward Polk Dam Lake and Little Sandy Creek, while the northern reaches are defined by a network of named runs, including Foster Run and Beatty Run.

Family names and historical small-scale locations are preserved through features like Bodine Corners and McKenzie Corners. The infrastructure reflects a balance between traditional agricultural lands and more modern developments, such as the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course near Sugar Creek. From the community of Nicklin to the village of Niles, this survey documents the persistent rural character and complex drainage systems of the region in the early twenty-first century.