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2010 Map of Long Island

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Long Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Matagorda Island and the expansive waters of Espiritu Santo Bay dominate this coastal landscape, revealing the intricate network of barrier islands and tidal lakes that define the Texas Gulf Coast. The map detail shows the sprawling First Chain of Islands separating the bay from Long Lake, a labyrinthine region where water and land are in constant flux. Significant coastal landmarks such as Josephine Motte and the eponymous Long Island suggest a landscape used primarily for navigation and traditional coastal activities rather than dense habitation.

Along the southern edge, the map transitions into the open Gulf of Mexico, while the inland side is characterized by specialized water bodies like Pringle Lake and Contee Lake. These features, alongside Josephine Reef and Steamboat Island, offer a precise record of the shoreline and maritime geography of Calhoun County in the early twenty-first century, useful for understanding coastal erosion and the historical placement of these shifting barrier features.