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Murdock Florida Map

Explore Murdock, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Murdock, Florida

How to Use This Murdock, Florida Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Murdock, Florida. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Florida or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Murdock.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Murdock
State	Florida (FL)
County	Charlotte County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	27.012836
Longitude	-82.146201
Population	6,800
Density	280.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	33954, 33938, 33948
Area Code	561
County Seat	Punta Gorda

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About Murdock, Florida

Murdock is a locality in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,800. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Murdock is located at 27.0128°N, 82.1462°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 33954, 33938, 33948.

Murdock reveals itself as a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of subtropical humidity and the deep green reach of palmetto scrub. It lies 4.3 miles northwest of Port Charlotte, FL (from Port Charlotte, FL: bearing 307°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east-southeast of North Port. The air here holds a heavy, velvet quality, particularly as the sun begins its slow descent toward the horizon. Only three miles to the west, the expansive waters of Alligator Bay catch the fading light, turning the surface into a sheet of hammered silver. Closer to the center of the terrain, the Cocoplum Waterway meanders through the brush, its dark currents providing a steady, rhythmic pulse to the land. Residents often seek the shade offered by Price Circle Park, where the canopy of native trees filters the intense afternoon glare into soft, shifting patterns on the ground. Beyond the immediate view, the distant McCall Sand Flats stretch out, reminding the observer of the subtle, ancient shifts in the earth that shaped this flat, enduring geography.

Murdock maintains a history rooted in the patient development of a region that slowly transitioned from wild, untamed wilderness into a functional hub of local enterprise. The economy relies heavily on a blend of service-based industries and the steady trade that sustains the surrounding citrus groves and regional development. Long ago, the promise of the land drew settlers who saw potential in the fertile soil and the proximity to major transit corridors, fostering a character defined by industriousness and adaptation. Local businesses have grown alongside the expansion of the neighborhood, ensuring that the rhythm of commerce remains as reliable as the seasonal cycles of the Florida climate. This persistence creates a steady, unpretentious atmosphere where the labor of the day is measured by the tangible output of the people who reside here. The legacy of these early efforts remains visible in the functional layout of the streets, which prioritize access and utility above all else.

Murdock projects a character that is understated and fiercely protective of its own modest, daily grace. While the pace of life remains measured, the influence of the nearby coast brings a subtle, salt-touched clarity to the atmosphere, especially during the quiet hours of early morning. Landmark spots like Price Circle Park serve as the primary gathering grounds for those who appreciate the simple pleasure of an open space under the vast, often thunderous sky. The region’s cultural identity is shaped by the same forces that govern the natural world: a deep respect for the heat, the sudden cooling rains, and the resilience required to thrive in such an environment. Though the world beyond moves quickly, the people here find a certain satisfaction in the predictable, enduring nature of their immediate surroundings. Life in Murdock is a matter of noticing the small details, like the way the light catches the palmetto leaves after a storm or the distant, muffled sound of the tide turning in Alligator Bay.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Franz Ross Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 100° E
Bisque It (Gallery) — 1.1 mi, 121° SE
North Charlotte Regional (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 271° W
Kiwanis Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 156° SE
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 110° E
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 2.6 mi, 227° SW
Gasparilla Sound - Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.2 mi, 153° SE
North Port Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 311° NW
Myakka State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 6.7 mi, 269° W
Sand Islands (State Recreation Area) — 6.8 mi, 264° W
Town of McCall (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 220° SW
Placida Bunk House (Monument) — 7.4 mi, 220° SW
The Three Graces (Public Artwork) — 7.5 mi, 289° W
Peace River Wildlife Center (Nature Reserve) — 7.7 mi, 156° SE
Marrage Point (Viewpoint) — 7.7 mi, 130° SE
Warm Mineral Springs (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 294° NW
Ponce de Leon Statue (Monument) — 7.8 mi, 135° SE
Florida Military Heritage Museum (Museum) — 7.9 mi, 137° SE
Schewe Ranch . South (State Recreation Area) — 8.1 mi, 304° NW
T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve (Local Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 334° NW
Keystone Gallery (Gallery) — 10.0 mi, 128° SE
Riverside park public boat launch (Attraction) — 11.4 mi, 103° E
Myakka River State Park (State Park) — 12.0 mi, 343° N
Fred C. Babcock-Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 12.5 mi, 111° E
South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve - South Entrance (Nature Reserve) — 16.3 mi, 272° W
The Grand Luxury Cinema (Cinema) — 16.5 mi, 280° W
Italian American Club/Circus (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 285° W
Boone Building (Attraction) — 18.5 mi, 285° W
Boca Grande Lighthouse (Museum) — 21.6 mi, 199° S
Crowley Museum and Nature Center (Museum) — 21.8 mi, 341° N

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