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2017 Map of Murphy

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Murphy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Murphy serves as a focal point in this 2017 survey of Owyhee County, situated at the intersection of Marsing Murphy Rd and Murphy Grandview Rd. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the high desert, including Rabbit Cr and Moores Cr, which weave through geological formations such as Flatiron Ridge and Murphy Rim. The presence of the Murphy Airport and the Murphy Mutual Canal highlights the modern infrastructure required to support this arid ranching and administrative center.

Water sources are vital markers on this map, with several named springs like Briar Spring, Point of Rocks Spring, and Success Spring scattered across the high ground near Federal Butte. For researchers, the map provides a clear look at local transit corridors like Silver City Rd and Old Stage Rd, which reflect the historic routes connecting the county seat to the surrounding mountains and canyons.