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1962 Map of Greenfield

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Greenfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Greenfield serves as the central hub for this mid-century Hancock County landscape, anchored by its Courthouse and City Hall. The town's grid expands toward the Greenfield Country Club and Memorial Hospital, while the Conrail line bisects the territory, connecting smaller communities like Mohawk and Philadelphia. The area is characterized by a dense network of country cemeteries and rural congregations, including Mt Carmel Cem and Otterbein Ch, reflecting the deep-rooted settlement patterns of central Indiana.

Waterways like Sugar Creek and Brandywine Creek meander through the townships, influencing the placement of early homesteads and landmarks such as the Crestview Conservation Club. Small water features like Spring Lake and the Dye Cem Lake offer a look at the localized drainage and recreational spots. This survey captures the county's transition from purely agricultural tracts toward suburban developments like Bowman Acres, all while maintaining the distinct identity of its crossroads hamlets.