2022 Map of Caplen

About this map

Bolivar Peninsula stretches between the Gulf of Mexico and East Bay, forming a narrow corridor of coastal settlement and maritime infrastructure. The community of Caplen sits along State Highway 87, serving as a focal point for this stretch of the Texas coast. Navigation is central to the landscape, defined by the Intracoastal Waterway cutting through the marshy interior, while small aviation facilities like the Seafood Warehouse Park Airport support local logistics. The northern shore is a complex network of wetlands and tidal inlets, including Yates Bayou, Yates Cove, and Big Pasture Bayou, which wrap around Goat Island. This survey illustrates the ongoing relationship between coastal development and the protective barrier islands of Galveston County.