2019 Map of Smithers Lake

About this map

Big Creek winds through the heart of this Fort Bend County landscape, defining the drainage patterns for a region transition from rural agriculture to residential development. The map details the small community of Fairchilds in the west and the settlement of Long Point to the south, connected by a network of farm-to-market roads and rural routes like FM 1994 and Gless Big Creek Rd. The northeastern corner is dominated by the waters of Smithers Lake, while smaller bodies like Lake Paw Paw dot the lowlands. Local history is anchored by the Brown- Beard Cem located near a sharp bend in the creek, and the Flying C Ranch Airport provides a modern aviation landmark amidst the traditional pasture lands. The intricate weave of irrigation and natural waterways, including Fairchilds Creek and Deer Creek, illustrates the hydraulic management necessary for the local landscape.