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1963 Map of Utica

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Utica
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

French Creek carves a winding path through this corner of Venango County, serving as the central geographic feature for settlements like Utica and Takitezy. The landscape is defined by the intersection of water and rail, with the Erie-Lackawanna and Penn Central railroads following the river valleys and creek beds. In the north, Cooperstown and Hannasville sit near the Crawford County line, while Polk occupies the southern edge along the winding Little Sandy Creek.

Evidence of local industry and community life appears throughout the hills, from the numerous Oil Wells and quarries to family and community landmarks like McKenzie Corners and the Sugar Creek Memorial Ch. Cultural markers such as the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course and the County Home WT near Sugarcreek offer insights into the mid-century development of these Pennsylvania townships during the 1960s and early 1970s.