1954 Map of Greenfield

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Weakley and Gibson Counties is defined by the wetlands of the Middle Fork Obion River and the South Fork Obion River. Settlement patterns are anchored by the rail-oriented towns of Greenfield and Sharon, which sit along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. The map reveals a dense network of rural community landmarks, including numerous family-named burial grounds like Hornbeak Cem and Brock Cem, alongside local congregations such as Bethel Ch and Bethlehem Ch. Extensive drainage projects are evident through features like Lipscomb Ditch and Wing Ditch, reflecting the mid-century efforts to manage the river bottomlands for cultivation. The inclusion of smaller locales such as Beech Grove and Kimery provides a look at the dispersed rural hamlets that characterized West Tennessee during this era.