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2013 Map of Matagorda

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Matagorda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Matagorda and its surrounding coastal wetlands are defined by the convergence of the Colorado River and the Gulf of Mexico. This landscape is a complex network of brackish bayous, islands, and narrow peninsulae, where the land and sea frequently intermingle. To the north of the main settlement, the Matagorda Cem sits near the small community of Gulf, while the waterways are active with maritime hubs like the Matagorda Harbor Marina and C and R Marina.

The map reveals the intricate delta geography south of the town, featuring Egret Island and Saint Marys Bayou before the land breaks into East Matagorda Bay. The protective barrier of the Matagorda Peninsula separates these interior waters from the Gulf of Mexico. Local features such as Mine Lake, Gottschalk Lake, and McNab Lake dot the low-lying terrain, illustrating the hydrological character of the Texas coast.