1961 Map of Amherst

About this map

Amherst serves as the focal point of this Buffalo County landscape, situated where the Union Pacific railroad corridor meets the winding course of the Wood River. The map, based on 1961 field data with 1980s-era revisions, illustrates the vital relationship between the rail line and the agricultural economy of the central Nebraska plains. Beyond the town grid, the terrain is marked by numerous wells, reflecting the region's reliance on groundwater for both domestic use and farming operations. The Stanley Cem lies to the southeast of the main settlement, providing a point of interest for genealogists tracing early families in the area. A significant Pipeline cuts across the center of the sheet, highlighting the modern infrastructure developments that emerged alongside the traditional rail and river routes in the mid-20th century.