Oil City Pennsylvania Map

About Oil City, Pennsylvania

Oil City is a locality in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,468. The population density is 817.9 people per km². Oil City is located at 41.4339°N, 79.7064°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 16301.

Oil City lies at the confluence of the Allegheny River and Oil Creek, a place where the land itself seems to hold the memory of a fiery, transformative past. It lies 49.9 miles south-south-east of Millcreek, PA (from Millcreek, PA: bearing 152°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east of Sugarcreek. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and riverine plains, bordered by the verdant shoulders of hills that rise with a quiet insistence, their slopes often cloaked in a thick, variegated green. The air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest, a counterpoint to the ever-present murmur of the water. In the late afternoon, the light often takes on a softened, almost buttery quality, slanting through the leaves of mature oaks and maples, painting the streets in long, migrating shadows. This is a landscape shaped by water, by the patient carving of its waterways, and by the enduring presence of the surrounding woodlands. The story of Oil City is inextricably bound to the black gold that once flowed from beneath its soil, a boomtown that rose from the earth with astonishing speed. The discovery of oil in the mid-19th century transformed this locale into a hub of industry and ambition, drawing prospectors and entrepreneurs from far and wide. While the feverish days of the oil rush have long since passed, the echoes of that era still resonate, evident in the architecture and the enduring spirit of resilience that defines Oil City. Today, the local economy is more diversified, yet the legacy of petroleum remains a significant part of its identity, a chapter etched into the very character of the place. The steady flow of the Allegheny River, a constant presence, now serves as a reminder of a different kind of natural resource, one that continues to shape the rhythms of daily life in Oil City.

About This Oil City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oil City, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.433948, -79.706441. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oil City and Venango County.

Detailed location data for Oil City includes the ZIP code (15938), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Venango County (Franklin), and school district assignment (Oil City Area School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oil City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.