2012 Map of Star

About this map

Star and Moline anchor this Central Texas landscape where the high ground of the Edwards Plateau meets the drainage basins of the Lampasas River. The terrain is defined by significant gaps and hollows, including Hurst Gap, Pigfoot Hollow, and Castle Gap, which have historically influenced the passage of travelers and the placement of cattle ranching operations. Along the river and its tributaries like Slaughter Br and Bennett Cr, the presence of McCasland Irrigation Lake and Norwood Lake points to the essential nature of water management in this region. Private aviation and ranching legacies are evident at the McCasland Ranch Airport and the Hurst Ranch Cem. The local road network, including Us HWY 84 and Ranch Road 572, traces the natural contours of the land, connecting these remote ranching communities and family holdings.