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1990 Map of Murphy

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Murphy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Murphy serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in southwestern Idaho, situated just south of the Snake River. The settlement is clearly defined by its essential infrastructure, including a Landing Strip, Airport, and local Rodeo Ground. This region is dominated by the Birds of Prey Area, where the terrain rises from the river canyon toward prominent landmarks like Federal Butte and the distinct Flatiron Ridge.

Evidence of resource exploration and water management is scattered throughout the drainages of Rabbit Creek and Sinker Creek. Miners and ranchers left their marks at sites such as the Matteson Mine and the Diamond Basin Well, while an Abandoned Ditch and a Canal near Murphy Flat indicate the persistent efforts to divert water across this arid environment. Dozens of small prospects and named water sources like Point of Rocks Spring highlight the historical importance of localized mineral and water claims in Owyhee County.