1969 Map of Royston

About this map

The Missouri Kansas Texas railroad cuts a diagonal line across this West Texas landscape, connecting the small settlement of Royston to the broader regional economy. Situated in Fisher County, the terrain is defined by the winding course of the Clear Fork Brazos River, which flows through the southwestern portion of the sheet near Roby. The map documents a rural environment where agricultural land meets industrial utility, evidenced by the extensive Oil Field in the northeast and scattered wells throughout the territory. Local history is anchored by features such as the Roby Cem and Kyle Spring, while the presence of a Roadside Park and several gravel pits indicates the infrastructure supporting mid-century transit and local industry. This 1960s survey preserves the spatial relationship between the river's drainage system, including Cottonwood Creek and Sandy Creek, and the human imprint of ranching and petroleum extraction.