2013 Map of Shiloh

About this map

Shiloh and the Abshier Settlement anchor this portrait of Liberty County, where a complex network of bayous and drainage canals defines the coastal prairie. The landscape is heavily marked by local family heritage, evidenced by more than ten distinct burial grounds including Lone Star Cem, Quarters Cem, and the uniquely named Pignut Gully Cem. Water management is central to the area's geography, with the W Br Devers Canal cutting across the northern reaches and Turtle Bayou meandering toward the southern marshes. Near the western edge, Swinney Marsh and the Trinity River's Fisher Bend highlight the transition into the river bottomlands. This 2013 survey provides a clear look at the distribution of small settlements like Tivett and the agricultural infrastructure surrounding Lake Charlotte.