2010 Map of Brown Cedar Cut

About this map

Matagorda Peninsula acts as a narrow coastal barrier on this Texas shoreline, separating the vast Gulf of Mexico from the protected waters of East Matagorda Bay. This coastal landscape is defined by its shifting sands and tidal inlets, where the peninsula narrows significantly toward the west. Near the edge of the survey, the waters of Live Oak Bay connect to the larger bay system. The map illustrates a moment in time before significant coastal changes might alter this fragile environment, documenting the exact contours of the barrier island as they existed in the early 21st century. It is a study of the intersection between open ocean and the intricate Texas bay systems.