1987 Map of Roubidoux

About this map

Roubidoux Creek carves a winding path through the Ozark landscape of Texas County, Missouri, anchoring a network of hollows and small settlements. In this 1980s landscape, the small communities of Turley and Roubidoux stand as central points for local residents, connected by a system of improved and unimproved roads. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems, including the West Fork and East Fork which meet south of the Roubidoux settlement, and the Wolf Creek drainage that cuts across the western portion of the township. Much of the northern and eastern sections are integrated into the Mark Twain National Forest, illustrating the region's character as a mix of managed timberland and private agricultural valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family land ties through named terrain features like Price Hollow, Jackson Hollow, and Burkhart Hollow, which often reflect the surnames of the families who settled these deep Ozark valleys.