2016 Map of Matagorda SW

About this map

The Colorado River meets the coast in this coastal survey, where the river's path into the Gulf of Mexico is flanked by intricate marshlands and islands. The geography is defined by the transition from the Matagorda Bay environment to the open sea, separated by the protective formations of Tiger Island and Greek Island. Navigational features like the Tiger Island Channel and Dog Island Reef illustrate the complex hydrography of the Texas shoreline. A small network of coastal access roads, including Beach Front Rd and Dunes Dr, serves the immediate beachfront area. The map captures the delicate balance between the freshwater influence of the Zipperian Bayou and the saline waters of the gulf, providing a detailed look at the modern shoreline before ongoing coastal erosion further alters these features.