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2023 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Gettysburg National Military Park dominates the eastern edge of this landscape, where the ridges and runs of Adams County tell a story of colonial settlement and Civil War history. This modern survey illustrates the enduring geography of the region, from the historic Black Horse Tavern to the rural centers of Fairfield and Cashtown. The terrain is defined by north-south elevations like Herr Ridge and Carr Hill, which channel waterways such as Marsh Creek and Willoughby Run.

Genealogists will find a dense concentration of burial sites, including the McKnightstown Cem, McClelland Cem, and the Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Cem near Knoxlyn. Aviation footprints are notably present with the Gettysburg Regional Airport and the specialized Mid Atlantic Soaring Center near Carroll Valley. The map also captures the transition from agriculture to recreation, showing the proximity of ski trails like Ski Run Trl to traditional landmarks like Virginia Mills.