2013 Map of Mud Lake

About this map

The Gulf of Mexico dominates the southern half of this coastal quadrangle along the Texas shoreline. The landscape is defined by the tidal drainage patterns of the Mud Bayou and its northern fork, the N Prong Mud Bayou, which weave through a network of wetlands and minor inlets. The namesake Mud Lake serves as a central hydrological feature in this low-lying marshy reach. A single primary transportation route, Highway 87, follows the coastline, providing the only significant man-made corridor through this maritime environment. The mapping reveals the transition from open salt water to the intricate estuarine systems typical of this part of Jefferson County.