1961 Map of Amherst

About this map

The village of Amherst serves as the primary hub of this 1961 survey, situated at the junction of the Union Pacific railroad and the meandering Wood River. The landscape is a study in Nebraska agricultural development during the mid-twentieth century, with the terrain divided into named sections such as Logan, Grant, and Elm Creek. A notable genealogical landmark, the Stanley Cem, is located southeast of the main settlement along the riverbank. This map highlights an intricate network of irrigation wells across the river valley, reflecting the area's transition to intensive water management. The survey, conducted for the development of the Missouri River Basin, meticulously records fence lines and field boundaries, providing researchers with a precise layout of rural land use before modern consolidated farming practices further altered the local geography.