2016 Map of Greenfield Bend

About this map

The Duck River winds through this section of the Central Basin, carving dramatic landscape features like Bratton Bend, Shelby Bend, and the aptly named The Kettle. This area, spanning the borders of Hickman and Maury Counties, is defined by its deep ridges and narrow hollows. The historic Natchez Trace Parkway and National Scenic Trail traverses the terrain, following the high ground past Kincade Hill and Dog Ridge. Small, scattered settlements such as Greenfield Bend and Kettle Mills reflect the rural heritage of the region. Genealogists will find a high density of family-named landmarks and burial sites, including the Whiteside Cem, Old Cathey Cem, and Bingham Cem. The map illustrates the tight relationship between topography and human settlement, where roads like Kettle Mills Rd follow the creek beds and river banks beneath towering elevations like Baker Bluff.