1956 Map of Greenfield

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Greenfield serves as the primary hub of this Dade County landscape, its grid of streets centered near Toney Park and a cluster of local cemeteries. The town sits at a high point between the meandering Sac River and Turnback Creek, which define the agricultural valleys to the east and south. To the south, the settlement of South Greenfield is situated along the San Francisco St Louis railroad, a vital transportation artery for the mid-century regional economy. Rural life in the mid-1950s is reflected in the numerous family-named landmarks and spiritual centers, such as Carr Chapel, Union Chapel, and Mount Olive Ch. Geological features like Hoyle Cave and river crossings such as Fiddlers Ford and Suttee Bridge illustrate how the natural terrain dictated the movement of residents between small family farms and the county's larger trade centers.