2018 Map of Homer

About this map

Homer sits at the southern edge of this survey, where the grid of rural roads meets the winding path of the Salt Fork. This 2018 depiction of the east-central Illinois landscape reveals the persistent agricultural geometry of the Champaign Co / Vermilion Co line. A notable site for genealogists and local historians is the Homer Grand Army of the Republic Cem, a dedicated resting place for Civil War veterans located just north of the village. The terrain is defined by the drainage of several local waterways including Conkey Branch, Olive Br, and Veazel Br. To the north, the settlements of Ogden and Fithian are situated along the corridor that parallels the railroad and interstate, while Wilson Airport and Homer Lake provide distinct recreational and transportation landmarks amidst the surrounding farmland.