Murdock Florida Map

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 code: 33948.

Murdock rests in a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the land begins to soften and flatten, hinting at the proximity of the Gulf Coast. It lies 4.3 miles north-west of Port Charlotte, FL (from Port Charlotte, FL: bearing 307°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east-south-east of North Port. The terrain here is low-lying, a gentle sweep of flat, fertile ground crisscrossed by drainage canals that shimmer like silver threads under the wide Florida sky. Palmetto scrub and scattered pines punctuate the landscape, their shadows stretching long and languid in the late afternoon light, while the air itself carries the humid, earthy perfume of damp soil and blooming jasmine. The roads are mostly straight, laid out with a practical purpose, leading through stretches of open pasture where cattle graze with a placid indifference to the world. The history of Murdock is tied to the agricultural ambitions of early settlers who saw potential in this fertile, low-lying soil, and the echoes of that past can still be felt in the quiet hum of the local economy. While agriculture remains a quiet undercurrent, the practicalities of modern life have brought new industries, with a focus on services and light manufacturing that cater to the growing population of Charlotte County. The waterways, though mostly engineered for drainage, are a constant presence, reflecting the sky and offering glimpses of wading birds, a subtle reminder of the natural world that still holds sway even in this developed corner of Florida. Murdock, with its unpretentious charm, offers a glimpse into a way of life shaped by the sun, the soil, and the steady, unhurried passage of time.

About This Murdock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Murdock, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.012836, -82.146201. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Murdock and Charlotte County.

Detailed location data for Murdock includes the ZIP code (33954), telephone area code (561), county seat of Charlotte County (Punta Gorda), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Murdock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.