2018 Map of Amherst

About this map

Amherst and Amherst Junction form the primary population centers on this central Wisconsin landscape, situated along the rolling terrain of eastern Portage County. The survey illustrates a region defined by its glacial hydrology, featuring numerous kettle lakes and waterways such as the Tomorrow River and Waupaca River. A dense network of rural roads, including Old Hwy 18 and Co Trunk Hwy SS, connects these settlements to the surrounding agricultural land. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several historic burial sites, including the Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Cem and the Lower Amherst Cem. The concentration of cemeteries and small lakefront communities like Nelsonville reflects a well-established rural social structure centered on localized water resources and transportation corridors.