2013 Map of Hamshire

About this map

Hamshire serves as the central hub of this coastal prairie landscape, where a dense grid of rural roads meets the sprawling industrial footprint of the Texas Gulf Coast. The region is defined by its extensive energy infrastructure, visible through the Stowell Oil Field, South Stowell Oil Field, and Big Hill Oil Field. These fields, along with the Fannett Oil Field to the northeast, signify the long-standing importance of petroleum extraction to the local economy. Waterways like S Fork Taylor Bayou and Mayhaw Bayou meander through the flat terrain, occasionally collected into reservoirs such as Marshall Estate Lake Number 2. Small-scale aviation supports the local agricultural and ranching operations, evidenced by the Griffith Ranch Airport and Wilber Farms Airport. Near the town center, the Woodrow Cem offers a point of interest for genealogists tracing the legacy of early settlers in Jefferson County.