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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Capital Springs State Recreation Area.
Capital Springs State Recreation Area
Nature reserve
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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. As of the 2024 census, the village has a population of 9,597. McFarland is situated 3 miles northeast of Murphys Creek.
Fitchburg
Town
Fitchburg is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 29,609 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb south of Madison and is part of the Madison metropolitan area. Fitchburg is situated 4 miles west of Murphys Creek.
Monona
Village
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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. The population was 8,624 at the 2020 census. 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″ northLongitude
-89.34679° or 89° 20′ 48″ westElevation
843 feet (257 metres)Open location code
86JGXMR3+V7GeoNames ID
5264024
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Lakeview and Lake Waubesa.
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Highlights include Waubesa Wetlands State Natural Area and Goodland Park.
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