2013 Map of Sheeks

About this map

The Esperson Dome Oil Field and Gum Bayou Oil Field define the industrial character of this Liberty County landscape, where the petroleum economy meets a complex network of water management. The terrain is defined by engineered waterways such as the Dayton Canal, the Big Ditch, and the Lynchburg Canal, which serve the agricultural and industrial needs of settlements like Sheeks and Esperson. Aviation is represented by Gum Island Airport and Rogers Airport, providing transport links in this low-lying region. Water storage is prominent through large-scale facilities including J M Frost Reservoir Number 2 and W Scott Frost Reservoir Number 1. This map captures a modern view of coastal Texas prairie land where traditional bayous like Old River and Cedar Bayou Lake are now tightly integrated with irrigation and oil production infrastructure.