2010 Map of Christmas Point

About this map

The salt marshes and coastal inlets of the Texas Gulf Coast define this landscape south of Port Morris. Shallow bays including Christmas Bay and Bastrop Bay are punctuated by numerous islands and reefs, such as Moodys Island and the sprawling Arcadia Reef. This environment is a complex network of brackish water and low-lying land, where Bastrop Bayou and Big Slough feed into a series of interior lakes like Alligator Lake and Wolf Lake. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through these natural wetlands, facilitating maritime transport behind the protective barrier of Follets Island. Along the shoreline, the Blue Water Hwy serves as the primary artery connecting coastal points, passing by landmarks such as Christmas Point and providing access to the southern tip of San Luis Island. This map documents a delicate coastal ecology where the land is constantly shaped by the influence of the Gulf of Mexico.