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1971 Map of Star Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Star Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Star Lake Ranch serves as a lone outpost of human settlement in this high desert landscape, characterized by a complex network of small reservoirs and irrigation works. This 1971 survey, updated in the early 1990s, documents the transition between Lincoln and Jerome counties, where water management is the primary driver of geography. The southern reaches are defined by the Gooding Canal and Milner works, feeding into a series of named water bodies like Rabbit Lake Reservoir and 26 Mile Lake.

The volcanic history of the Snake River Plain is evident at Wilson Butte and the adjacent Wilson Butte Cave, a significant archaeological site. Numerous small reservoirs such as Teal Reservoir and Pintail Reservoir dot the terrain, reflecting the area's role as a seasonal waterfowl habitat and a managed rangeland. The presence of Lateral 702 and South Road indicates the structured approach to land use and access in this arid region.