It is one of three lakes on Keddie Ridge, the other two being Hidden and Deerheart. The origin of the name is not known. On December 24, 1878, G.A. Chipman and J.D. Anthony referred to it as Moon Lake when they claimed its waters for use on their Rising Star Mine. By 1881, it was being referred to as Homer Lake. In 1916, Frank Cady, who was deputy fish and game warden, first learned of the lake, and had trout planted there that year.
I explored Homer Lake in the 1980s when I lived in Susanville. I am worried about its fate in the Dixie Fire.
Thanks for the great image that shows the lake just as I remember it!