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2012 Map of Fairman

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Fairman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Patoka East Oil Field and the Patoka South Oil Field anchor the northern reaches of this Marion County landscape, illustrating the enduring role of the petroleum industry in southern Illinois. The settlement of Fairman sits at the junction of Fairman Rd and the primary north-south highway, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural and industrial parcels. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of waterways, including the E Fork Kaskaskia River, Louse Run, and Davidson Cr, which shape the rural road grid.

Genealogists and local researchers will find several family and community landmarks, such as Carrigan Cem, Harrison Cem, and Lewis Cem. The inclusion of the Alma Hatchery and Jones Dairy Farm provides specific insight into the local economy during the early 21st century. To the south, the Odin Oil Field and Quick Airport further mark the transition from farmland to resource extraction and transportation infrastructure.