2016 Map of Lake Como

About this map

Galveston Island serves as a narrow barrier between the Gulf of Mexico and the labyrinthine marshlands of West Bay. This 2016 survey highlights the dense residential development along the shoreline, where planned communities like Jamaica Beach and Pirates Beach are linked by FM 3005 and Stewart Rd. The landward side of the island is defined by a complex network of tidal inlets and coves, such as Eckert Bayou and Starvation Cove, which reveal the fragile interface between the coastal plain and the sea. Notable landmarks include the Mary Moody Northern Amphitheater near Lake Como, a site reflecting the island's cultural geography. Further inland, The Ridge provides a slight topographic contrast to the surrounding low-lying bayous and salt marshes like Oak Bayou and Dana Cove.