Murphy Point, Pictou County
Murphy Point, Nova Scotia
Murphy Point Geography
- Official Name: Murphy Point
- Geographic Feature Type Category: Terrain Feature
- Geographic Feature Type: Point
- Affiliated Community: Cape John
- Latitude / Longitude: 45.76023, -63.071107
Murphy Point Maps
- 1:50k Topographic NTS Map: 011E14
- 1:250k Topographic NTS Map: 011E
- 1879 Pictou County Atlas Map: Section 3
- Nova Scotia Land Grant Map: NS Land Grant map 085
- Nova Scotia 1:10k Topographic Maps: 1045750063000 (River John)
- Other Maps:
About Murphy Point
Murphy Point is a small headland on the eastern side of John Bay, marking part of the rugged shoreline that defines this historic fishing community.
The point takes its name from early settlers of the Murphy family, whose presence in the Cape John area is reflected not only in the point itself but also in nearby Murphy Road, which leads toward the shoreline.
Historically, the point would have been a navigational reference for fishers working the inshore grounds of John Bay, where reefs and shoals demanded careful seamanship. Today, Murphy Point remains a quiet coastal landmark, tying together the natural geography of Cape John and the scenic beauty of northern Nova Scotia.
Compare a 2024 Cape John map with a historic 1879 Cape John map
Cape John Related Maps
1879 Cape John Map (Section 3)
2024 Map
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