2011 Map of Murphy

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The Hiwassee River and Valley River converge at Murphy, the historic county seat of Cherokee County, where the town’s layout follows the natural topography of the river bluffs. This 2011 survey documents the established community and its outlying settlements such as Texana, Regal, and Martins Creek. The terrain is defined by named heights like Fort Butler Mountain and Wildcat Mountain, while the hydrology is marked by several impoundments including Persimmon Lake, Brewer Lake, and Tanglewood Lake Upper. Genealogy researchers can find several burial sites preserved on the landscape, from Sunset Cemetery in town to rural locations like the Old Martins Creek Cemetery and Hiwassee Cemetery. The presence of the Blue Quarry and landmarks like Dukes Lodge reflect the mixed industrial and recreational use of the land along the Nottely River and its various tributaries during the early 21st century.