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2013 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Fairfield anchors the southwestern corner of this Adams County landscape, where the foothills of South Mountain meet the agricultural valleys of central Pennsylvania. The geography is defined by a series of parallel creeks and runs, including Middle Cr, Marsh Cr, and Willoughby Run, which flow through a network of small crossroad settlements and historic waypoints. Notable locales such as Black Horse Tavern and Seven Stars mark the transit corridors, while the presence of Gettysburg Park on the eastern edge and Ski Liberty Ski Area to the south illustrates the area's modern role in both heritage preservation and recreation.

Local history is embedded in the road names and landmarks, from Peach Tree Rd and Flohrs Church Rd to the various private airstrips like Karlindo Airport and Cloudbound Airport. The map shows a region that maintains its rural character despite its proximity to significant historical sites, with McKnightstown and Orrtanna serving as traditional community hubs along the northern reaches of the sheet.