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1986 Map of Fairfield

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Fairfield stands at the heart of this mid-1980s survey, surrounded by the expansive agricultural and grazing lands of the Camas Prairie. The landscape is defined by its water management and transportation history, featuring an Abandoned Railroad Grade that once connected these high plains settlements. To the north lies Soldier, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the large Mormon Reservoir, a critical water resource equipped with a boat ramp for local access.

Topographic landmarks such as Windmill Bluff, Big Bluff, and Lookout Point rise above the flats, providing distinct markers for land navigation. The map captures the infrastructure of the era, including the Camas Co Airport and a network of creeks like Soldier Creek and Threemile Creek. This documentation offers a precise record of the region's transition as rail service faded and the community of Fairfield became the primary hub for the surrounding Camas County ranching and farming operations.