2013 Map of Decros Point

About this map

Matagorda Peninsula forms a narrow barrier between the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the protected Matagorda Bay. This coastal environment is defined by the Matagorda Ship Channel, a significant maritime cut that bisects the peninsula to allow passage for vessels. At the southwestern tip of the landform lies Decros Point, a geographical landmark marking the entrance to the bay system. The landscape is largely maritime, though the presence of Pierce Field Airport on the thin strip of land indicates a specialized infrastructure serving this relatively isolated stretch of the Texas coast. The survey illustrates the delicate balance of this shifting shoreline and the critical deep-water access provided by the ship channel.