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2019 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site anchor the eastern landscape of this modern survey, marking the profound historical significance of the Adams County countryside. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises including Herr Ridge, Carr Hill, and Sugar Loaf, with the waters of Marsh Creek and Willoughby Run carving through the valley floors.

Smaller settlements and rural junctions like McKnightstown, Seven Stars, and Knoxlyn are connected by a network of historic roads, including Chambersburg Rd and Fairfield Rd. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several significant burial sites and places of worship, such as the Pfoutz Meeting House Cem and Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Cem. Notable local landmarks like Sauck's Covered Bridge and the Black Horse Tavern further illustrate the area's deep-rooted architecture and community history.