2010 Map of Smithers Lake

About this map

Smithers Lake dominates the northern reaches of this Fort Bend County landscape, where artificial reservoirs and winding watercourses define the modern topography. The map illustrates a transition from industrial and utility infrastructure near the Smithers Lake Dam to the agricultural and ranching patterns of the Texas coastal plain. Key hydrology includes the sprawling Big Creek and its many tributaries like Fairchilds Creek and Deer Creek, which weave through a network of local roads such as Ricefield Rd and Booth Line Rd. Smaller settlements and localized hubs like Whaley Corner and Long Point provide points of reference for local historians. Of particular interest to researchers of industrial geography is the Big Creek Oil Field in the west and the presence of private aviation facilities like the Flying C Ranch Airport, signaling the diverse land use in this region south of Richmond.