2011 Map of Amherst

About this map

The Middle Branch Union River and West Branch Union River define the drainage patterns of this Hancock County landscape, where small rural settlements like Aurora and Amherst remain anchored to long-established road networks. The topographic detail highlights the prominent glacial features and ridges that have shaped local movement for generations, notably the distinctive formation known as The Whalesback and the high ground of Tourtelotte Ridge. Local history is preserved at sites such as the Aurora Post Office and the Aurora Cemetery, while the western edge shows the small community of North Mariaville near the Penny Cemetery. This 2011 survey documents a mix of legacy agricultural roads like Old Country Rd and Old Airline Rd, alongside more recent logging and access routes, reflecting the region's enduring connection to the timberlands and river valleys.