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Murphy.

Its Census reference point is in Dissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills, within Ozark Highlands. Ballou lies about 2.4 miles east of Murphy by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Murphy, Oklahoma · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Murphy, Oklahoma from above

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THE SETTINGDissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMayes County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Murphy on the map

THE MURPHY LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Dissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills setting.

Murphy CDP has 4.12 square miles of land in Mayes County. Its Census reference point is in Dissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills, within Ozark Highlands.

Wooded uplands over limestone, dolomite and sandstone characterize the Ozarks. Springs, caves and spring-fed streams are widespread regional features within a landscape of uneven plateaus and valleys.

Regional context: Ozark Highlands ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Murphy and Mayes County

Murphy is associated with Mayes County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Mayes County

Murphy by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Murphy, or 0% of its total area. It is 4.1 percentage points lower than the 4.1% recorded for Mayes County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Murphy CDP has 1.1 times the land area of nearby Ballou CDP (3.67 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Murphy land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Murphy’s place name from its government

Murphy is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Murphy address as city approval. Mayes County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Dissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills setting

Dissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills belongs to Ozark Highlands. Which parcel-specific records describe the water source, topography and access, especially where the tract crosses a valley or spring corridor?

03

Check the route, beyond Ballou

Ballou is 2.4 miles east of the Murphy reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Murphy resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON MURPHY

USGS National Map

Begin at 36.1341° N, 95.2414° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Murphy ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Murphy data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Dissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Ozark Highlands context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Oklahoma landowner resources

OWRB interactive maps

State tools for groundwater wells, flood planning, water systems, and other water features.

OWRB water permitting

Agency guidance and contacts for researching water-use documentation.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Murphy.

Ballou lies about 2.4 miles east of Murphy by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Murphy in context

NSEWBallou · 2.4 miles1Pin Oak Acres · 2.8 miles2Cedar Crest · 3.9 miles3Sams Corner · 4.6 miles4Mazie · 5 miles5Locust Grove · 6 miles6OUTER RING: 6 MILES
  1. 1
    Ballou2.4 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Pin Oak Acres2.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Cedar Crest3.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Sams Corner4.6 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Mazie5 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Locust Grove6 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Oklahoma; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Murphy
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Murphy?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Mayes County. Murphy’s 4.12 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Murphy property in Dissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills?+

No. Dissected Springfield Plateau-Elk River Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Murphy boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Ballou as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.4 miles east of Murphy’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Murphy?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Murphy.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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