2010 Map of Live Oak Lake

About this map

Sarco Creek Gas Field and a series of livestock-related landmarks define this South Texas landscape in Goliad County. The terrain is marked by essential water infrastructure for ranching, including the Dutch Trap Windmill, Old Vat Windmill, and Little Sarco Windmill. These features indicate the area's continued reliance on groundwater and ranching economies in the early 21st century. Natural water features like Live Oak Lake, Horseshoe Lake, and Hackberry Lake punctuate the scrubland, while the River Ranch settlement sits near the northern boundary. The drainage network, comprising Melon Creek, Sarco Creek, and Little Sarco Creek, flows toward the southern marshes near Bundick Lake. This survey captures a specific intersection of energy extraction and traditional Texas cattle country, where Duke Ranch Rd serves as a primary artery through the sparsely populated coastal plain.