Roby Texas Map

About Roby, Texas

Roby is a locality in Fisher County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 679. The population density is 371.0 people per km². Roby is located at 32.7448°N, 100.3776°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79543.

Roby rests on a gently sloping plain, where the vast Texas sky presses down with a singular, unwavering blue. It lies 19.0 miles north of Sweetwater, TX (from Sweetwater, TX: bearing 5°T), and is situated 17.5 miles west-southwest of Hamlin. The land here is a study in muted earth tones: ochre dust swirls in the infrequent breeze, clinging to the sparse, sun-bleached grasses and the hardy mesquite trees that dot the horizon like scattered charcoal strokes. Cattle ranches, marked by weathered fences stretching for miles, define the immediate surroundings, their quiet expanse broken only by the occasional windmill turning with a slow, deliberate creak. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faintest whisper of distant sage, and at dusk, the light softens to a honeyed glow, bathing the landscape in a profound, almost spiritual stillness. The story of Roby is one of resilience and adaptation, born from the same pioneering spirit that settled much of West Texas. Originally established as a railroad town in the early 20th century, its economy, like many in the region, has long been tethered to the land. Ranching remains a cornerstone, with generations of families tending to their herds, their lives intimately connected to the cycles of drought and rain. While the railroad has since faded into memory, the echoes of its importance can still be felt in the town's layout and the enduring sense of connection to the wider world. Roby's distinctive character lies in its unpretentious authenticity; it is a place where neighborly greetings are genuine and the pace of life allows for a quiet appreciation of the enduring beauty of the West Texas plains.

About This Roby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roby, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.744831, -100.377607. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Roby and Fisher County.

Detailed location data for Roby includes the ZIP code (79543), telephone area code (806), county seat of Fisher County (Roby), and school district assignment (Roby Consolidated Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Roby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.