2011 Map of Murphy

About this map

The Applegate River defines the valley floor of this Josephine County region, where the community of Murphy serves as a central hub near the Murphy Bridge. Land use is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management, including the Murphy Ditch and the Watts and Topping Ditch, alongside numerous small impoundments like Lincoln Savage Reservoir and Tobiason Reservoir. These irrigation features reflect the area's agricultural foundations, while the presence of Red Rose Mine Rd and Humdinger Mine Rd in the southern hills points to the district's mining history. The terrain transitions from the river flats near New Hope to more significant elevations at Pennington Butte and Pennington Mountain, with several drainage systems such as Powell Creek and Board Shanty Creek cutting through the landscape toward the main river channel.