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2010 Map of Star City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Star City and Thornhope anchor this portion of Pulaski County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of agricultural drainage and small watercourses. The layout of the region reflects a deeply established farming economy, with named features such as Stout Gise Ditch, Skillen Ditch, and Moon Ditch systematically managing the watershed around Indian Creek and Mud Creek. These artificial and natural waterways crisscross a rigid grid of county roads, providing a clear view of the rural infrastructure in the early 21st century.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find several significant landmarks, including the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery near Star City and the Buck Cemetery further south. The presence of the Oak Post Office in Thornhope and the alignment of S Railroad St highlight the historical importance of small-town centers and rail corridors in connecting these communities. From Little Indian Creek in the southwest to the various ditches like Prather Ditch in the northeast, the map documents the persistent human management of the Indiana plains.