1962 Map of Fair Oaks

About this map

Fair Oaks serves as the primary hub of activity in this rural landscape at the border of Jasper and Newton counties. The settlement is positioned along the Monon Railroad, which cuts diagonally through the eastern half of the terrain, providing a critical transportation link for the surrounding agricultural community. The landscape is defined by an extensive and intricate network of man-made drainage systems, including the Knight Ditch, Wentworth Ditch, and Moffitt Ditch, which converted former wetlands like Mud Lake into productive farmland.