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2013 Map of Murphy

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Murphy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Hiwassee River and Valley River converge at Murphy, the central hub of this Cherokee County landscape. In the early 21st century, the area shows a mix of established residential centers like Texana and Pleasant Valley alongside specialized land uses such as the Beech Creek Seed Orchard. Water remains a defining characteristic of the terrain, from the sprawling reaches of Persimmon Lake in the northwest to the smaller, family-named Brewer Lake and Harold Wells Lake in the south.

The map preserves numerous local landmarks of historical and geographical interest, including the Panther Top Lookout and significant elevations like Stockade Mountain and Halls Knob. Rural communities such as Martins Creek and Grape Creek are connected by a network of state roads, while the winding Railroad corridor follows the river valley through town. Notable topographic features like Lovers Leap, Milksick Cove, and Wet Hollow reflect the traditional naming conventions of this mountain region.