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1980 Map of Fairfield South

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Fairfield South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Birmingham and the southern outskirts of Fairfield anchor this landscape along the border of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties. The terrain is defined by the branching drainages of Cedar Creek and Crow Creek, which have carved intricate valleys through the farmland. Family history is well-preserved across the townships of Center, Liberty, and Union, evidenced by numerous small burial grounds including Roth Cem and Petterson Cem.

A transitional mix of rural and suburban infrastructure appears near Fairfield, where a Drive-in Theater and Country Club sit near schools like Faith Christian Academy. Further south, the map documents the rural economy through features like the Pumping Station and a Quarry near the eastern edge. Local institutions such as the County Home and Church Camp reflect the social fabric of these communities during the late 1970s.