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Murphy Texas Map

Explore Murphy, Texas, 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 Murphy, Texas

How to Use This Murphy, Texas Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Murphy, Texas. 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 Texas 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 Murphy.

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	Murphy
State	Texas (TX)
County	Collin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	33.015121
Longitude	-96.613049
Population	21,013
Density	1424.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	75094
Area Code	214, 469, 972
County Seat	McKinney
School District	Plano Independent School District

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About Murphy, Texas

Murphy is a locality in Collin County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 21,013. The population density is 1424.9 people per km². Murphy is located at 33.0151°N, 96.6130°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Murphy is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 75094.

Murphy occupies a stretch of North Texas prairie where the horizon remains wide and open, unobstructed by the shadows of distant peaks. It lies 2.9 miles north-northwest of Sachse, TX (from Sachse, TX: bearing 339°T), and is situated 5.0 miles east of Plano.

Maxwell Creek meanders through the landscape, providing a quiet corridor of riparian growth that softens the edges of the surrounding suburban development. The land is largely flat, characterized by rich soil that once supported expansive agricultural efforts before the modern expansion took hold. Residents often look toward the distant silhouette of Graham Point on the horizon, a reminder of the varied topography that exists far beyond the local plains. Muddy Creek Reservoir sits just two miles away, offering a steady, reflective presence in the landscape that catches the pale gold of the evening light. Murphy maintains a distinct connection to this terrain, keeping the pace of life measured and deliberate amidst the changing seasons.

Murphy began as a modest settlement rooted in the agrarian traditions of the nineteenth century, eventually evolving into the contemporary residential landscape seen today. The local economy has shifted from its early reliance on farming to a diverse framework that supports professional services and small-scale commerce. Many residents commute to nearby employment hubs, yet the internal character of the place remains anchored in its history of growth and careful planning. The infrastructure reflects a commitment to maintaining stable, well-tended neighborhoods that prioritize safety and accessibility for families. Industry here is quiet and service-oriented, favoring a professional environment that complements the surrounding residential density.

Murphy cultivates a cultural character defined by civic participation and a shared appreciation for the outdoors, often centered around the Murphy Community Center. The Breckenridge Park Trail serves as a primary artery for recreation, inviting locals to traverse the landscape on foot or by bicycle as the air cools in the late afternoon. Community events frequently bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of cohesion that feels both intentional and neighborly. While the area does not claim the fame of global icons, the residents take pride in the quiet consistency of their daily lives. The atmosphere is one of steady progress, where the focus remains on the quality of the immediate environment and the strength of the local connections.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Murphy School (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 346° N
Murphy Community (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 037° NE
Waters Edge Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 005° N
Play Street Museum (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 120° SE
Murphy Family Cemetery (Monument) — 0.6 mi, 054° NE
Pecan Hollow Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 258° W
Breckinridge Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 208° SW
Los Rios Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 280° W
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 303° NW
Wylie Acting Group (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 094° E
Lavon Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 4.3 mi, 065° NE
Naaman Community (Historic Ruins) — 4.3 mi, 191° S
Red Tail Pavilion (Theatre) — 4.4 mi, 307° NW
Over the Moon (Public Artwork) — 5.2 mi, 259° W
Heritage Farmstead Museum (Museum) — 6.9 mi, 272° W
Patty Granville Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 7.1 mi, 191° S
Liberty Park Tank (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 270° W
Little Saigon (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 211° SW
Temoc (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 255° W
SP/N Gallery (Gallery) — 8.3 mi, 260° W
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (Cinema) — 8.6 mi, 238° SW
Local Birds overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.9 mi, 360° N
Moviehouse & Eatery McKinney (Cinema) — 10.2 mi, 321° NW
Henderson Collective (Gallery) — 10.3 mi, 217° SW
Ray Roberts Lake State Park (State Park) — 28.3 mi, 303° NW
Cedar Hill State Park (State Park) — 33.3 mi, 219° SW
Caddo National Grassland (National Grassland) — 43.0 mi, 049° NE · 18k acres

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