2021 Map of Fairdealing

About this map

Fairdealing and the surrounding drainage of the Little Black River define this rural landscape on the border of Ripley and Butler Counties. The settlement pattern is largely dictated by the area's hydrology, with numerous cemeteries such as Military Cem, Lone Hill Cem, and Dickens Cem situated on higher ground above the river's winding course. The map details a network of secondary roads that link these high points, including the prominent Gobbler Knob and Lone Hill. To the southeast, the terrain transitions as the water is managed through the Taft Ditch near the community of Taft. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds like Cochran Cem and Kinsey Cem, as well as landmarks such as the Ball Mill Bridge crossing over Cope Br. This survey illustrates the persistence of small, dispersed communities and the infrastructure required to navigate the area's many tributaries, from Beaverdam Cr to Buzzard Run.