2018 Map of Amherst

About this map

Aurora and Amherst anchor this interior Hancock County landscape, where the drainage basins of the Union River's three primary branches converge. The West, Middle, and East branches of the river dictate the local topography, carving paths through significant glacial and geological formations such as The Whalesback and the broad Silsby Plains. For those tracing local history or family lineage, the map provides precise locations for the Aurora Cem and Penny Cem near North Mariaville. The road network, including the historic Old Airline Rd, connects scattered settlements and family-named landmarks like Tourtelotte Ridge and Hardwood Ridge. The abundance of smaller waterways, including Chick Brook and Joe Moore Brook, illustrates a region historically shaped by its proximity to these vital water resources and the timber or agricultural potential they supported.