1983 Map of Murray

About this map

Murray anchors this southwestern Iowa landscape, situated at a vital junction of rail and road infrastructure in Clarke County. The Burlington Northern Railroad bisects the town, following the natural ridges that divide the region's many drainages. This high ground serves as the headwaters for several regional waterways, including Sevenmile Creek to the west and White Breast Creek to the southeast. The local topography is defined by these branching creek systems, which have carved distinct valleys across the townships of Madison, Washington, Troy, and Ward. Outside the residential core of Murray, the land is marked by utility and community landmarks like the Murray Cem, a local Substation, and a Radio Tower, reflecting the mid-20th-century development of this agricultural hub.