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2011 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Fairfield serves as the primary hub of this Clay County landscape, characterized by a structured grid of agricultural roads and a network of essential water management features. The civic core is anchored by the Fairfield Post Office, while the Fairfield Cemetery lies to the south, providing a focal point for genealogical research in the area. The surrounding prairie is defined by the winding courses of Big Sandy Creek and Buffalo Creek, which are punctuated by several significant reservoirs.

Modern water infrastructure is a prominent theme here, with the Fisher Reservoir Number 1, Harms-Skalka Reservoir, and Skalka Reservoir all appearing with their respective dams. These features, along with Frager Field, illustrate the intersection of traditional Great Plains settlement and contemporary land use. The map provides a clear view of the rural sections and township roads, such as Road 306 and Road 52, that connect these local landmarks.