2016 Map of Christmas Point

About this map

The complex wetland and barrier island system of the Texas Gulf Coast is documented here, showing the intricate network of bays and inlets where the Brazoria and Galveston county line meets at San Luis Pass. This saltwater environment is defined by expansive bodies like Christmas Bay and Drum Bay, which are sheltered from the Gulf Of Mexico by Follets Island. The map illustrates the specialized nautical and coastal geography of the region, from the industrial path of the Intracoastal Waterway in the north to the numerous reefs and cuts essential to local navigation, such as Arcadia Reef and Cedar Cut. Named points like Rattlesnake Point and Christmas Point project into the shallow waters, while several named islands including Moodys Island and Mud Island break the surface of the estuaries. Modern coastal access is provided via the Blue Water HWY, connecting the sparse residential developments on San Luis Island.