Murphys Creek

Murphys Creek is a stream in Dane, Wisconsin. Murphys Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet Lakeview, as well as near Lake Waubesa.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Capital Springs State Recreation Area.

Capital Springs State Recreation Area

Nature reserve

Photo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0.

Capital Springs State Recreation Area is a state park unit of Wisconsin, United States, in development just south of Madison. The total area of the park is 3,000 acres, with 326 acres designated as a state park. Capital Springs State Recreation Area is situated 2 miles north of Murphys Creek.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include McFarland and Fitchburg.

McFarland

Village

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McFarland is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, situated on Lake Waubesa. The population was 8,991 at the 2020 census, the village has a population of 9,597. McFarland is situated 3 miles northeast of Murphys Creek.

Fitchburg

Town

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Fitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 29,609 at the 2020 census. The Wisconsin Department of Administration estimates the population has grown to 37,220 as of January 1, 2026. Fitchburg is situated 4 miles west of Murphys Creek.

Monona

Village

Photo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0.

Monona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of the state capital, Madison, the city lies on the southeastern shore of Lake Monona, from which it takes its name. Monona is situated 5 miles north of Murphys Creek.

Murphys Creek

Type: Stream
Also known as: “Penora Creek”
Category: body of water
Location: Dane, Wisconsin, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude

42.99222° or 42° 59′ 32″ north

Longitude

-89.34679° or 89° 20′ 48″ west

Elevation

843 feet (257 metres)

Open location code

86JGXMR3+V7

GeoNames ID

5264024

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Localities in the Area

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