2016 Map of Mud Lake

About this map

The Gulf of Mexico dominates the southern reaches of this coastal map, where the shoreline of the Bolivar Peninsula meets the sea. This landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the Texas coast, centered on the marshy expanse of Mud Lake and the winding course of Mud Bayou. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path through the northern portion of the map, representing a vital artery for industrial maritime transit. On the western edge, the remnants of Old Hwy 87 provide a terrestrial connection through this largely aquatic environment. The map also delineates the meeting point of several jurisdictions, including Jefferson Co, Chambers Co, and Galveston Co, illustrating how political boundaries are superimposed over the fluid terrain of the North Prong Mud Bayou and its surrounding wetlands.