1951 Map of Fairfield

About this map

The western approaches to a historic Civil War battlefield are captured in this mid-century topographic record, which highlights the transition from agricultural townships to the preserved grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park. The landscape is dominated by ridges and winding waterways like Marsh Creek and Willoughby Run, defining the local geography for the surrounding communities of Fairfield and McKnightstown. The map reveals a dense network of local education and faith, documented through landmarks such as Lower Marsh Creek Sch and Marsh Creek Ch.