2020 Map of Star

About this map

The Boise River forms the central artery of this Treasure Valley landscape, as it flows past the expanding communities of Star, Meridian, and Eagle. The region is defined by an intricate network of irrigation engineering, including the Phyllis Canal, Eightmile Lateral, and Middleton Mill Canal, which have long supported the transition from desert to productive agricultural and residential land. In the northern reaches, the terrain rises into the foothills at Lanktree Gulch, while the riverbed itself creates substantial landmarks like Eagle Island. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint several significant sites, including the Home of the Peace Cem and Lower Fairview Cem. The presence of crossing points such as Linder Bridge and Star Bridge illustrates the historic connectivity between the northern hills and the developed southern plains of Ada County.