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1951 Map of Homer

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Homer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The winding Mud River and its numerous tributaries, including Greasy Cr and Patterson Creek, carve a complex pattern across this rural Logan County landscape. Small agricultural hubs and crossroads like Homer and Costelow serve as anchor points for a community connected by a dense network of country roads. The distribution of landmark churches, such as Chandlers Chapel and Sycamore Ch, reflects the social geography of the early 1950s, where local congregations and small cemeteries like Cedar Grove Cem were the primary centers of rural life.

Water management and local geography are highlighted by the presence of Briggs Lake and a Pumping Sta, suggesting the infrastructure required for the region's agricultural and industrial development board initiatives. The map captures the transition of the terrain from the river bottoms to higher elevations marked by Plainview Ch, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of Lick Creek and Wiggington Creek.