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2021 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Fairfield anchors the northern reaches of this Clay County landscape, appearing as a organized grid of streets including 4th St, E 7th St, and E 8th St. South of the town center, the Fairfield Cem serves as a significant landmark for genealogists and local historians tracing family roots in the area. The surrounding terrain is defined by a distinct hydrographic pattern of natural depressions and man-made water storage, notably Massie Lagoon and Harms Lagoon in the northeast.

The agricultural character of the region is evident in the extensive road network, primarily organized on section lines like Rd 306 and Rd N. Water management is central to the land's utility, with features such as Fisher Reservoir Number 1, Harms-Skalka Reservoir, and the winding path of Big Sandy Creek providing essential drainage and storage across the prairie. The southwest corner is marked by Buffalo Cr and the Skalka Reservoir, illustrating the continued importance of water resources to this rural Nebraska community.