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1953 Map of Star

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Star
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Boise River valley near the border of Ada and Canyon counties reveals a sophisticated mid-century irrigation network essential to Treasure Valley agriculture. This landscape is defined by an intricate system of waterways, including the Farmers Union Canal, Middleton Canal, and Phyllis Canal, which distribute water from the river to the surrounding farmsteads. Central to the map is Eagle Island, notable for the presence of the Prison Farm and the Linder Bridge crossing.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of early local institutions around the town of Star. The map identifies several decommissioned landmarks, such as Pleasant View Sch, Blue Valley School, and Upper Fairview School. Religious and memorial sites are also precisely located, including the Fairview Church, Fairview Cemetery, and the Home of the Peace Cem. These details, combined with the presence of the Radio Range Station, provide a clear picture of the region's civic and technological infrastructure as it stood in the early 1950s.