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Oil City Pennsylvania Map

Explore Oil City, Pennsylvania, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Oil City, Pennsylvania

How to Use This Oil City, Pennsylvania Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Oil City, Pennsylvania. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Pennsylvania or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Oil City.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Oil City
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Venango County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	41.42877
Longitude	-79.707838
Population	9,613
Density	826.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	15938, 16301
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Franklin
School District	Oil City Area School District

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About Oil City, Pennsylvania

Oil City is a locality in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,613. The population density is 826.1 people per km². Oil City is located at 41.4288°N, 79.7078°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Oil City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 15938, 16301.

Oil City commands a striking presence where the winding Oil Creek meets the broader currents of the Allegheny, Pennsylvania Wild and Scenic River. It lies 27.1 miles east-southeast of Meadville, PA (from Meadville, PA: bearing 122°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Sugarcreek. The topography here speaks of deep geological ambition, defined by high, wooded ridges and the quiet, persistent carving of the water into the earth. Sunlight often lingers upon the steep banks of the valley, casting long, dramatic shadows that emphasize the rugged verticality of the terrain. Far beyond the horizon, the Allegheny Mountains stand as distant, hazy sentinels, while the lush expanse of the Clear Creek State Forest Kennerdell Tract offers a dense, temperate reprieve just a short journey away. The air carries a crisp, inland clarity, free from the heavy moisture of the coast, settling over the landscape with a stillness that feels both ancient and enduring.

Oil City rose to prominence as the singular epicenter of the nineteenth-century petroleum boom, a transformation that dictated the very rhythm of its development and architecture. The subsequent shift in local industry moved from the frenetic pace of early oil extraction toward a more diversified manufacturing and service economy. Vestiges of this industrial heritage remain visible in the sturdy, red-brick facades and the utilitarian grace of buildings that once served as the nerve centers for a global energy revolution. Commerce now flows through the local economy with a quieter, more measured intensity, reflecting a transition from raw extraction to sustainable regional trade. While the bustling derricks have long since faded, the industrious spirit of the past remains etched into the pragmatism of the local workforce. Even the nearby natural features, such as the distant Haggerty Hollow, contribute to a sense of place where the land has been shaped by both human endeavor and the slow, inexorable work of erosion.

Oil City maintains a distinct cultural character defined by the resilience of its inhabitants and a profound connection to the surrounding wilderness. The community gathers for seasonal festivals and local events that celebrate its unique heritage, often centering on the proximity to the Allegheny, Pennsylvania Wild and Scenic River. John W. Heisman, the legendary football coach and namesake of the sport's most prestigious trophy, spent formative years in the region, leaving an indelible mark on the local athletic legacy. Landmarks throughout the streets offer a quiet study in Victorian-era design, standing as silent witnesses to the town's evolution. Visitors seeking a departure from the daily grind often head toward Polk Dam Lake, finding solace in the expansive, tranquil waters that reflect the changing colors of the Pennsylvania sky. Life here moves with a steady, deliberate pace, where the evening light softens the edges of the hills and invites a thoughtful appreciation for the enduring beauty of the plateau.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Allegheny, Pennsylvania Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — locality lies within · 35k acres
Clifford's Rug Gallery & Studio (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 254° W
Cornplanter's Gift (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 357° N
Edith C Justus Park (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 001° N
Vandergrift (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 345° N
Chief Cornplanter (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 348° N
Harriott Ave. Land of Laughter Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 041° NE
Lyric Theatre (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 353° N
Innis Street Playground (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 244° SW
Hasson Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 064° NE
Samuel Jutus Trail (Private Recreation) — 0.8 mi, 253° W
Hasson Heights Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 058° NE
Murray's Scenic View (Viewpoint) — 1.2 mi, 038° NE
State Game Land 047 (State Resource Management Area) — 3.3 mi, 083° E
Oil Creek State Park (State Park) — 3.7 mi, 010° N
State Game Land 253 (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 045° NE
Coria Jacobs Gallery LLC (Gallery) — 6.7 mi, 251° W
Rainbow Rocks Petroglyphs (Historic Ruins) — 8.2 mi, 170° S
Indian God Rock (Historic Ruins) — 9.1 mi, 222° SW
Allegheny National Forest (National Forest) — 13.4 mi, 067° NE · 514k acres
Allegheny Islands Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.8 mi, 066° NE · 372 acres
Erie National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.8 mi, 308° NW · 18k acres
American Rabbit Breeders Association (Museum) — 18.5 mi, 153° SE
Allegheny RiverStone Center for the Arts (Arts Centre) — 20.0 mi, 176° S
University Gallery (Gallery) — 22.7 mi, 131° SE
Belltower (Attraction) — 22.7 mi, 131° SE
Tidioute Overlook (Attraction) — 23.6 mi, 044° NE
Guthrie Theatre (Cinema) — 27.1 mi, 227° SW
Academy Theater (Theatre) — 27.2 mi, 302° NW
Robertson Field (Stadium) — 27.7 mi, 305° NW

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