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2016 Map of Homer

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Homer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Smoky Hill River meanders across the southern portion of this Kansas landscape, joined by several local drainages including Sellens Cr and Landon Cr. In the north, the settlement of Russell and the smaller community of Homer sit at the intersection of significant transport routes, including Old US Hwy 40 and the modern interstate corridor. The city of Russell extends south of the highway towards Fossil Cr, while the Russell Municipal Airport serves the higher ground to the east.

Agricultural patterns are clearly defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and rural roads such as Pioneer W Rd and Grant Rd. The terrain is characterized by the transition from the upland plains down into the carved valleys of the river system, with Fossil Lake providing a notable catchment point just south of the main Russell townsite. This map captures the modern layout of these central Kansas communities and their relationship to the vital water systems of the plains.