1963 Map of Fairfield

About this map

The settlement of Fairfield serves as the primary hub of this western North Dakota landscape during the early 1960s. The region is characterized by a high density of rural schoolhouses, including Fairfield Sch, Glade Sch, Hecker Sch, and Joint Sch, reflecting the community-oriented distribution of the era's ranching and farming population. Cultural and physical landmarks are concentrated in the northern half of the sheet, where the Knife River winds through the terrain near the Immaculate Conception Cem. Industrial activity is marked by resource extraction sites like the Scoria Pit and various Gravel Pits, which provide insight into the local economy and road-building materials used to navigate this part of Billings County. This survey, based on 1961 aerial photography, captures the structured network of section lines and field fences that organize the vast open country.