2011 Map of Fairbury

About this map

The Little Blue River cuts a wide, meandering path through Jefferson County, anchoring the settlement of Fairbury. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape balanced between municipal expansion and water management, characterized by a series of flood control structures such as Cub Creek Reservoir 17-B and the Rudolph E Glaeseman Detention Dam. The gridded streets of the city center give way to the Jefferson County Fairground and the Fairbury Municipal Airport, while the surrounding rural areas are dotted with local history markers including Richland Center Cemetery and Grandy Cemetery. The presence of Crystal Springs Campground south of town highlights the area's recreational geography. Small drainages like Whisky Run and Brauner Creek feed into the main river valley, illustrating the complex hydrology essential to this agricultural region. To the northwest, the small settlement of Hedrix sits near the confluence of Little Sandy Creek, marking the intersection of established road networks and natural waterways.