1951 Map of Fairfield

To the north, the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the Gum Neck and Fairfield terrain near the Alligator River. Local community life is anchored by landmarks like Star Zion Ch and Bethlehem Ch, while the presence of Carmur and various unnamed ruins along the refuge edge points to the evolving settlement patterns in Hyde County. The crossing at Fairfield Bridge highlights the vital link between these isolated coastal communities and the broader maritime transport routes of the mid-century.