1962 Map of Amherst

About this map

Amherst serves as the focal point of this 1960s survey of the High Plains near the Nebraska border. The town's layout is closely tied to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad, which cuts diagonally across the landscape. The agrarian character of the region is evident in the sparse settlement patterns and the presence of localized features like the Amherst Cem and an Athletic Field located just north of the town center. Wildhorse Creek meanders through the southern portion of the quadrangle, providing a natural drainage feature in an otherwise strictly surveyed section-line grid. This map captures the area before modern pivots and large-scale agricultural changes, showing the relationship between the railway and the development of Phillips County.