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1893 Map of Roby

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Roby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

About this map

Roby serves as a central hub in this western Texas landscape, surveyed just as the region’s ranching and rail identities were solidifying. The Clear Fork of Brazos River and the Double Mountain Fork snake across the northern and central sections, carving out a drainage network that includes California Creek and Sandy Creek. The southern edge of the map is defined by the Texas and Pacific railroad, which provided a vital connection for early settlements like Eskota.

Evidence of late 19th-century frontier life is visible in the scattered communities of Swedonia, Taopi, and Neinda, while Winters Chapel provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing early church congregations. Topographical landmarks such as Monument Peak and Skinout Mountain rise above the surrounding terrain, offering a clear view of the land as it appeared before modern development altered the rural settlement patterns of Fisher and Jones counties.