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2024 Map of Silver Star

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Silver Star
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Silver Star sits along the western bank of the Jefferson River, a historic settlement defined by its position between the river and the rising elevations of the Ironrod Hills. This area of Madison County illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by water management, featuring an intricate network of irrigation channels like Creeklyn Ditch, Parrot Ditch, and Cornforth Ditch. These waterways support the valley's ranching and agricultural operations, while the surrounding terrain rises sharply to prominent peaks such as Bulldog Mtn and Silica Butte.

Local history is preserved in the landscape through the Silver Star Cem and the nearby Tom Benton Gulch Cem, located just south of Sand Hollow. The map also details numerous drainages and gulches, including Clipper Gulch and Blackman Gulch, which cut through the hillsides above the Nelson Reservoir. This record documents the enduring rural character of the region and the critical role of the river in sustaining the valley's development.