2022 Map of Homer

About this map

Russell and the nearby settlement of Homer anchor this Russell County landscape, where the prairie begins to break toward the drainage of the Smoky Hill River. The river winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Landon Cr and Sellens Cr, which carve distinct draws into the surrounding agricultural tablelands. The infrastructure of the area is defined by a rigid section-line road grid, including 4 Corners Rd and Homer Rd, supporting a rural economy centered on the western edge of the Kansas wheat belt. To the north, the Russell Municipal Airport and the course of Fossil Cr mark the interface between the growing town and the open country. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of watercourses and rail-aligned roads in shaping the development of the High Plains.