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2021 Map of Homer

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Homer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Homer and the surrounding farmland of eastern Champaign County are defined by the meandering course of the Salt Fork, which carves a wooded corridor through the grid of section roads. The village is home to the Homer Grand Army of the Republic Cem, a significant site for local genealogy and Civil War history. To the north, the village of Ogden sits along the interstate corridor, while Fithian marks the eastern edge of the survey near the Vermilion County line.

Water management and recreation appear in the form of Homer Lake and Timberlake Farms Lake, contrasting with the natural drainage of Conkey Branch and Olive Br. Significant local landmarks include the Wilson Airport and the historic path of Lincoln Trail Rd, reflecting a landscape that balances early pioneer routes with modern aviation and infrastructure. The map documents the persistent agricultural character of the region, punctuated by small rural burial grounds like Bodkin Cem.