2016 Map of Decros Point

About this map

Matagorda Bay meets the Gulf of Mexico at this maritime boundary where Matagorda and Calhoun counties converge. The geography is defined by a slender barrier peninsula, anchored by the geographic landmark at Decros Point. This coastal landscape is shaped by significant mid-century engineering works, notably the deep-cut Matagorda Ship Channel which bisects the peninsula and the Intracoastal Waterway running landward of the barrier islands. On the northern portion of the barrier, Pierce Field is a prominent feature, indicating the intersection of aviation and maritime activity along this stretch of the Texas coast. The survey captures the complex tidal environments and shifting shorelines that characterize the entrance to the bay system.