1979 Map of Fairdale

About this map

Fairdale sits at a junction of timber and creek-carved ridges in the Yamhill country during the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Yamhill River, where numerous seasonal drainages like Kutch Creek and Moores Valley Creek feed into larger bodies such as Haskins Creek Res and the Carlton Reservoir. This area reflects a mid-century shift toward recreation and forestry management, evident in the presence of Camp Yamhill, Murray Park, and the High Heaven Lookout Tower standing watch over the heights. The inclusion of the Flying M Ranch and its adjacent Landing Strip suggests a remote, rugged locale where private aviation bridged the gap between isolated hill country and the valley below. Local history is further marked by the quiet presence of the Pike Cem and various unnamed family Graves scattered across the upland slopes.