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Star Idaho Map

Explore Star, Idaho, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Star, Idaho

How to Use This Star, Idaho Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Star, Idaho. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Idaho or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Star.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityStar
StateIdaho (ID)
CountyAda County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneMountain Time (America/Boise)
Latitude43.702788
Longitude-116.491025
Population11,117
Density560.4 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code83669
Area Code208
County SeatBoise
School DistrictMeridian Joint School District 2

About Star, Idaho

Star is a locality in Ada County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 11,117. The population density is 560.4 people per km². Star is located at 43.7028°N, 116.4910°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. Star is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 83669.

Star emerges from the high desert landscape as a quiet expanse where the horizon stretches wide under a relentless, clear sky. It lies 6.4 miles east of Middleton, ID (from Middleton, ID: bearing 99°T), and is situated 7.5 miles northwest of Meridian. The land here is defined by a subtle transition from the arid plains to the more fertile soil near the Boise River, which flows just a mile away. To the north, the elevation rises toward McIntyre Hill, providing a firm boundary against the vast openness of the western terrain. Further afield, the topography dips into the rugged features of Lanktree Gulch, where the earth reveals its ancient, layered history. Evenings in Star bring a specific quality of light that turns the sagebrush into a deep, muted silver, grounding the traveler in the stillness of the Mountain West.

Star traces its roots to the agricultural pioneers who recognized the potential of this thirsty ground when irrigated by the nearby river. The economy shifted slowly from simple farming and homesteading to a more modern blend of residential growth and local commerce, though the rhythm remains tied to the cycles of the seasons. Farmers still work the fields with the same persistence as those who first broke the sod, maintaining the traditional fiber of the region. Local industries have expanded to include small-scale services and artisan trades that support the residents without disrupting the quietude of the plains. This steady, measured development ensures that Star retains its identity as a place of work and modest, intentional living.

Star cultivates a sense of communal belonging, anchored by the presence of Blake Haven Park, where residents gather to enjoy the untamed local flora. The cultural character is defined by a preference for open space and the slow, deliberate pace of life that persists despite the encroachment of modern sprawl. While many seek the recreation found at Lake Lowell, which sits twelve miles to the southwest, the daily life of the locals remains centered on the immediate connections found within their own neighborhood streets. Events held throughout the year celebrate the agricultural heritage of the region, emphasizing the values of self-reliance and neighborly kindness. It is a place where the clarity of the air encourages a certain transparency in daily interactions, keeping the spirit of the high desert present in every seasonal shift.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Hunters Creek Sport Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 359° N
  • Westpointe Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 000° N
  • Blake Haven Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 202° S
  • Flushing Pheasants Sculpture to honor Keith Bird. (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 140° SE
  • Lansing Lane Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 254° W
  • Eagle Island State Park (State Park) — 4.4 mi, 100° E
  • Long-Billed Curlew Habitat Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 4.6 mi, 353° N
  • Midland Road Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 4.8 mi, 253° W
  • The Haunted World (Theme Park) — 5.0 mi, 237° SW
  • Lakeview Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 5.3 mi, 158° S
  • Mill Wheel (Monument) — 6.4 mi, 272° W
  • Willow Creek Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 7.2 mi, 013° N
  • Lakeview Amphitheater (Theatre) — 8.7 mi, 199° S
  • Julius M. Kleiner (Monument) — 9.0 mi, 127° SE
  • Nampa Train Depot Museum and Interpretive Center (Museum) — 9.2 mi, 202° S
  • Nampa Christian Field (Monument) — 9.2 mi, 211° SW
  • Adelaide Theatre (Theatre) — 9.4 mi, 201° S
  • Rosenthal Gallery of Art (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 249° W
  • Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 250° W
  • Whittenberger Planetarium (Museum) — 9.9 mi, 250° W
  • Northwest Science Museum Vision Center (Museum) — 10.2 mi, 123° SE
  • Branson Hollow (Attraction) — 11.1 mi, 306° NW
  • Idaho Aquarium (Aquarium) — 12.8 mi, 122° SE
  • Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.3 mi, 199° S · 3,339 acres
  • Kuna History Center (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 166° S
  • Gallery 601 (Gallery) — 15.6 mi, 113° SE
  • BoDo CINEMA (Cinema) — 15.6 mi, 113° SE
  • Capitol Contemporary Gallery (Gallery) — 15.6 mi, 113° SE
  • Boise National Forest (National Forest) — 15.9 mi, 086° E · 2.6M acres
  • Morley Nelson Snake River Birds Of Prey National Conservation Area (National Conservation Area) — 17.9 mi, 177° S · 601k acres

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About This Star Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Star, Idaho. Coordinates: 43.702788, -116.491025. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Star includes the ZIP code (83669), telephone area code (208), county seat of Ada County (Boise), and school district assignment (Meridian Joint School District 2).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.