Loading map...

2013 Map of Swiss Alp

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Swiss Alp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The branching headwaters of the E Navidad River and W Navidad River define this rural landscape in Fayette County. Smaller watercourses like Buckners Cr, Creamer Cr, and Williams Cr cut through the terrain, creating a network of drainage that historically shaped the placement of local homesteads and crossroads. The map documents several small, dispersed settlements including Hostyn, O'Quinn, Swiss Alp, and Freyburg, each serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural community.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Kaase Cem, Cedar Cem, and Williams Creek Cem. The transition from larger river valleys to upland creeks is evidenced by landmarks like Lake El-Leo and various named branches. This 2013 survey preserves the complex road network, including the Swiss Alp Hills Loop and numerous farm-to-market routes that connect these long-standing Texas communities.