2014 Map of Murphy

About this map

The Murphy community and neighboring New Hope anchor this 2014 survey of Josephine County, where the Applegate River carves through the landscape. The river valley is a hub of hydraulic management, evidenced by the intricate Murphy Ditch and several water storage sites including Spalding Reservoir and Reinhardt Reservoir. This modern map shows a high density of residential development along the Williams Hwy corridor, contrasted with the steeper terrain of the surrounding hills. Prominent landmarks such as Pennington Butte and Pickett Mtn define the local topography, while numerous gulches like Schoolhouse Gulch and Wildcat Gulch indicate the drainage patterns feeding into the Applegate. Further south, the map details the more secluded environs of Pennington Cr and Powell Cr, including the specialized Lippert Reservoir Number Two and Webb Reservoir.