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1981 Map of Fairfax

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Fairfax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Tarkio River flows southward through the eastern half of this Atchison County landscape, defining the agricultural and industrial layout of Fairfax. The town serves as a local hub, featuring sewage disposal ponds and a gaging station along the riverbanks. The Burlington Northern railroad corridor cuts diagonally across the southwestern corner, connecting the smaller settlements of Milton and Corning to the wider regional trade network.

The map preserves a dense record of rural community markers, including several family-named burial grounds like Bush Cem, Beck Cem, and Tharp Cem. The presence of the Steele Airfield and English Grove Ch indicates a landscape where long-standing spiritual and social centers exist alongside mid-century infrastructure. Terrain features such as Angel Hollow and Mill Creek provide a clear view of the drainage patterns that shaped the early surveying of Clay, Clark, and Lincoln townships.