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2020 Map of Fairfield

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Fairfield and Rockford anchor this portion of southeastern Spokane County, where the Palouse hills begin their transition. The landscape is defined by a dense network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, including Rock Cr, Rattler Run Cr, and Hangman Creek, which have shaped the local topography and placement of early settlements. The presence of Darknell and family-named landmarks like Morefield Butte and Hansen Butte reflect the long-standing agricultural roots of the area.

Transport and community history is etched into the terrain through a grid of section-line roads, such as E Valley Chapel Rd and S Darknell Rd. Genealogists will find interest in the documented locations of Mount Hope Cem and Fairview Cem, situated near the rural village centers. The map provides a clear picture of the township and range system (T23N and T22N), showing how property lines and local infrastructure were organized around these vital water sources.