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2010 Map of Sheeks

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sheeks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Esperson Dome Oil Field and the Gum Bayou Oil Field define the industrial character of this Liberty County landscape, where energy extraction meets an extensive network of water management. The flat terrain is crisscrossed by an intricate system of drainage and irrigation, including the Dayton Canal, Lynchburg Canal, and the Cedar Point Lateral. These man-made waterways serve numerous water bodies such as J M Frost Reservoir Number 2 and W Scott Frost Reservoir Number 1, both supported by significant levee systems.

Settlement is concentrated around the small communities of Sheeks and Esperson. The area’s connection to aviation and agriculture is evidenced by the Gum Island Airport, Rogers Airport, and the Farm Air Service facility. From the Big Ditch to the winding course of the West Prong Old River, the map illustrates a highly engineered environment designed to balance petroleum production with the hydrological needs of the coastal plains.