2015 Map of Americus

About this map

The Loutre River and its numerous tributaries, including Dry Fork, Prairie Fork, and Pinch Cr, dominate this section of Montgomery County. The small community of Americus sits central to a landscape defined by its rural cemetery network, which serves as a vital record of local family history. Genealogists can trace lineages through sites such as Bryant Cemetery, Hunter Cemetery, and Kendrick Cemetery. The map also reveals the area's educational and communal roots through roads like Freedom School Rd and Whiteside School Rd. In the eastern portion, the landmark Big Spring near Possum Hollow highlights the natural hydrology that likely influenced early settlement patterns. Several reservoirs, including Loutre Valley Lake and Allgeyer Lake, indicate a landscape modified for local water management and recreation in more recent decades.