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2010 Map of Homer

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Homer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Homer and the surrounding rural communities of Logan County are defined by a complex network of waterways and early 21st-century road systems. The landscape is carved by the Mud River and its numerous tributaries, including Motts Lick Creek and Patterson Creek, which create a winding pattern of valleys and ridges. Small settlements like Costelow, Insco, and Chandlers Chapel serve as local anchors, connected by roads often named for local families such as J Will Stewart Rd and R Bailey Rd.

Transport and recreation are represented by unique features like the Lone Pine Aerodrome and the secluded waters of Briggs Lake. The mapping reveals a transition from traditional farming routes to modern thoroughfares, while still preserving the names of historic crossings and branches. Notable water bodies like Wiggington Creek and Rock House Creek drain the eastern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have influenced settlement locations in this part of Kentucky for generations.