2010 Map of Amherst SE

About this map

Frenchman Creek and Wildhorse Creek cut through this corner of Chase County, defining the drainage patterns of an otherwise strictly organized agricultural landscape. The region is marked by a rigorous section-line road network, including north-south corridors like County Rd 61 and 312 Ave, and east-west routes such as 742 Rd. This layout reveals the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on Nebraska's high plains, where large-scale farming dominates the terrain. Centrally located within this grid is the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, a significant landmark for genealogical research that indicates the historical presence of a local rural community. The map illustrates the subtle interplay between the natural meanders of the creeks and the human-imposed geometry of the county road system during the early 21st century.