2022 Map of Brown Cedar Cut

About this map

Matagorda Peninsula forms a narrow barrier between the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the protected marshes of East Matagorda Bay. This coastal landscape is defined by the vital transit of the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts through the northern reach of the bay near Turkey Island and Live Oak Bay. The map highlights the dynamic nature of this shoreline, specifically the tidal inlet at Brown Cedar Cut, a critical point of exchange between the bay and the sea. The absence of permanent road infrastructure or settlements emphasizes the remote, maritime character of this stretch of the Texas coast, where the geography is shaped entirely by wind, tide, and the engineered needs of coastal navigation.