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2010 Map of Star

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Star
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The Boise River forms the central artery of this landscape, carving a path through the valley between Star and Meridian. This 2010 survey shows a complex web of agricultural water management, where the main river flow is supported by an intricate system of laterals and ditches such as the Farmers Union Canal, Middleton Mill Canal, and Phyllis Canal. These waterways underscore the region's reliance on irrigation to sustain its expanding residential and farming footprint.

Along the northern banks, Eagle Island sits at a major hydraulic junction near the Eagle Hatchery. Local heritage is anchored by landmarks like the Fairview Cemetery and several community schools, including Pleasant View School and Upper Fairview School. The presence of established crossings such as the Star Bridge and Linder Bridge highlights the critical infrastructure connecting these growing communities across the river's shifting channels and sloughs.