2010 Map of Star

About this map

Star and Moline anchor this Lampasas County landscape, characterized by the rugged passage of ranch roads through numerous gaps in the limestone terrain. The Lampasas River cuts across the northeastern corner, while Bennett Creek and its tributaries, including Slaughter Branch and Long Branch, define the local drainage. Water management is a visible priority for local residents, evidenced by multiple dammed structures including Head Lake Dam, Norwood Lake Dam, and the McCasland Irrigation Lake Dam. These small reservoirs sit tucked into the folds of the hills near prominent topographic markers like Star Mountain and Hurst Gap. Genealogists may find interest in the Hurst Ranch Cemetery located just off Co Rd 534, providing a specific point of family history within the larger ranching tradition of the area. The network of county roads and ranch routes like Ranch Rd 1047 shows how modern infrastructure continues to follow the natural contours of gaps such as Payne Gap and Castle Gap.