Homer sits at the southwestern edge of the Kenai Peninsula, where the iconic Homer Spit extends into the waters of Coal Bay and Mud Bay. This 2018 survey documents the coastal interface of Kachemak Bay, showing the residential and commercial expansion of Kachemak City and Millers Landing along the northern shore. The terrain rises sharply from Shingle Beach toward high ridges and overlooks, including Lookout Mtn and Grossman Ridge. Deep drainage systems like Waterman Canyon and Bear Canyon carve through the landscape, while the Beaver Creek Flats provide a distinct contrast in the northern interior. The presence of Homer Airport and an extensive network of modern roads like Skyline Drive East and East End Road illustrates the modern infrastructure supporting this maritime community.
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1946 · Seldovia C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1946 · Seldovia D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1948 · Seldovia C-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1949 · Seldovia C-4
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Seldovia D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Seldovia C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Seldovia D-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Seldovia D-4
USGS Topo · 1:63,360
1951 · Seldovia
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Seldovia C-5
USGS Topo · 1:63,360