2013 Map of Smithers Lake

About this map

Smithers Lake dominates the northeastern corner of this Fort Bend County landscape, where the agricultural flats of the Gulf Coast meet active extraction industries. The Big Creek Oil Field and the Chevron Oil Fld indicate the region's continued importance to the energy sector, while the presence of Brazos Bend State Park along the eastern edge preserves the wetlands near Big Cr. Small settlements like Long Point and Whaley Corner anchor a grid of rural roads and estate developments, such as Brazos Lakes Dr. The land is defined by a complex drainage network including Fairchilds Cr, Deer Cr, and Rabbs Bayou, which feed into the many lakes and ponds dotting the prairie. Genealogists may find interest in the Brown Beard Cem, located near the winding path of Big Cr, reflecting the area's deep-rooted ranching and farming history.