2019 Map of Murphy School

About this map

Murphy School stands as a focal point in this portion of Medina County, situated among a network of rural routes and drainage systems east of Hondo. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Hondo Creek, which is joined by several tributaries including Quihi Creek, First Creek, and Verde Creek. In the southern reaches, the terrain levels out into the seasonally wet stretches of Hog Wallow Slough and Elm Slough, while the northeast is anchored by the elevation of Schmidt Hill. This 2019 survey documents the modern road network, featuring numerous county roads like Lower Elstone Road and Paige Road that connect isolated farmsteads. The arrangement of these roads and the persistent naming of the local school reflect a long-standing rural community structure centered around the creek valleys.