1968 Map of Fairfield

About this map

Fairfield and Blitchton serve as the primary hubs in this north-central Florida landscape, mapped just as modern infrastructure began to overtake the rural citrus and cattle country. Numerous quarries dot the terrain, signaling the importance of the local limestone industry during the late 1960s. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade cutting through the eastern sections hints at earlier timber or mining transport routes that once connected these isolated settlements. For those tracing family histories or early community centers, the map identifies several local landmarks including Pleasant View Ch, New Chapel Ch, and Pine Grove Cem. Small water bodies like Raymer Pond and Peter Gibson Pond anchor the low-lying areas, while the Blitchton Lookout Tower stands as a notable sentinel over the surrounding woodland and fields.