2025 Map of Mud Lake

About this map

Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the coastal marshlands of southeast Texas, serving as a vital industrial artery just inland from the shoreline. This low-lying landscape is defined by the shifting boundaries of water and wetlands, where Mud Bayou and the North Prong Mud Bayou drain toward the coast. The map illustrates a remote stretch of the upper Texas coast where the land meets the Gulf of America, emphasizing the importance of maritime navigation and water management in this maritime environment. Historically, this area represents the transition between the coastal prairie and the expansive salt marshes found at Horseshoe Marsh and Mud Lake, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the border region between Chambers and Jefferson counties before any significant modern development.