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2010 Map of Fairfield South

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Fairfield South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Birmingham sits at the southern edge of this Jefferson County landscape, serving as a hub for local families with several dedicated burial grounds including the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, United Presbyterian Cemetery, and Maple Hill Cemetery. The area is characterized by a dense network of family-named landmarks and historical sites, such as the Galliher Family Cemetery and Clinkenbeard Family Cemetery, which provide significant value for genealogical research. Northward toward Fairfield, the terrain is drained by the winding course of Cedar Creek, which is joined by tributaries like Troy Creek and Little Creek.

Evidence of early 21st-century rural life and community infrastructure is visible through features like the Birmingham Post Office and the Free Methodist Camp Ground. The map also preserves the location of the County Poor Farm Cemetery, a somber reminder of the county's social history. Smaller settlements like Collett are connected by a grid of rural roads, including Lace Rd and Libertyville Rd, illustrating the persistent agricultural patterns of this corner of Iowa.