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2010 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fairfield and the rolling orchards of Adams County define this landscape at the eastern edge of South Mountain. The area is characterized by a dense network of country roads connecting established hamlets like McKnightstown, Orrtanna, and Seven Stars. Historical genealogy and local history are anchored by several notable burial grounds, including Blacks Cemetery, Lower Marsh Creek Cemetery, and McClelland Cemetery.

Transport and recreation play a significant role in the local economy, shown through the presence of the Gettysburg & Northern RR and a unusual concentration of small aviation facilities like Doersom Airport and Marsh Creek Airport. On the western slopes, Ski Liberty Ski Area overlooks the valley, while the eastern edge of the map touches the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg Park. Waterways such as Marsh Creek, Middle Creek, and Willoughby Run weave through the valley, highlighting the traditional drainage patterns of this historic farming and fruit-growing region.