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1966 Map of Amory

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Amory
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Amory serves as a significant rail hub in the mid-1960s, defined by the junction of the Mississippian and St Louis-San Francisco railroads. The town's infrastructure reflects this industrial importance, with a notable Roundhouse and an organized grid of streets like Middle St and Walnut St. Just east of the urban center, the landscape transitions into the rural communities of Hatley and Becker, where life centered around small country churches such as St Matthews Ch and Gregory Chapel.

Waterways like Weaver Creek and Halfway Creek cut through the terrain, which is dotted with numerous family and community burial grounds, including Gilleylyen Cem and Posey Cem. This topographic study reveals a period of transition where traditional rural landmarks, like the Smith Chapel and various gravel pits, exist alongside modern developments such as the Monroe County Airport and the Radio Tower (WAMY).