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2020 Map of Murphy

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Murphy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Murphy serves as the focal point for this Owyhee County study, highlighting its role as a civic center anchored by the Murphy Courthouse. Situated above the high desert terrain of Murphy Flat, the town is surrounded by a complex network of drainage and springs, including Point of Rocks Spring and Success Spring. The landscape is defined by dramatic topographic shifts, from the sharp elevation of Murphy Rim to the enclosed Striker Basin, illustrating the transition from open range to the foothills.

Transportation routes here echo the region's ranching and travel history, with Old Stage Rd and Silver City Rd tracing paths through the arid landscape. The presence of the Murphy Mutual Canal in the southeast indicates the vital importance of water management for agriculture in this environment, while the Murphy Airport underscores the settlement's continued connectivity in a landscape marked by features like Flatiron Ridge and Federal Butte.