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1961 Map of Homer

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Homer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Homer and the surrounding townships of Liberty, Clinton, and Milford sit at the intersection of agriculture and transit in the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Licking River and several small tributaries like Sycamore Creek and Vance Run. For family historians, the area is dotted with small burial grounds such as Dowell Cem, Bird Cem, and Hyatt Cem, often located near crossroads or along farm boundaries.

Transit infrastructure is prominent, with the Pennsylvania railroad line cutting through the northern section near Bangs, while multiple underground pipelines traverse the southern region. The presence of Wynkoop Airport and a localized Gravel Pit indicate a mix of rural utility and light industry. This survey also captures small, clustered settlements like Brandon, Five Corners, and Lock, preserving their exact layout before later 20th-century developments.