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1989 Map of Silver Star

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Silver Star
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Mining operations and water management dominate this late 20th-century landscape along the Jefferson River valley. The small settlement of Silver Star serves as a focal point near the riverbank, situated just north of the Silver Star Fishing Access. To the west, the Ironrod Hills and the slopes of Bulldog Mountain are heavily marked by the region's extractive history, featuring numerous named workings such as the Keystone Mine, Victoria Mine, and Golden Rod Mine. These sites, along with various mine shafts and adits, indicate a rugged industrial environment where complex topography meets commercial enterprise.

Agricultural and infrastructure elements are evident through the extensive network of irrigation and transportation features. The Parrot Ditch and other canals wind through the valley floor, supporting lands near Miller Reservoir and Nelson Reservoir. Historic transit routes are marked by the Ironrod Bridge crossing the river and local roads like Bayers Lane and Cornforth Lane, which connect the scattered homesteads and mining claims across the Madison County and Silver Bow County boundary.