1957 Map of Fairfield

About this map

Fairfield stands as the central hub of this Camas County landscape, situated where the northern slopes of Soldier Mountain meet the high prairie. The map documents a transition from the alpine reaches of the Soldier Mountain Game Preserve, featuring high peaks like Smoky Dome, to the irrigated agricultural lands of Davis Flat. Cultural markers including Mtn View Cemetery and Corral Cemetery offer specific points of interest for genealogists, while the presence of the Richard Allen Mine and several forest camps like Pioneer Forest Camp speak to the region's history of extraction and recreation. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the waters of Mormon Reservoir and the winding course of Camas Creek, illustrating the vital role of water management in this high-altitude environment during the late 1950s.