2016 Map of Oak Island

About this map

Trinity Bay and the coastal lowlands of Chambers County define this landscape where the Trinity River meets the Gulf of Mexico. The settlement of Oak Island sits at the confluence of the West Fork Double Bayou and the bay, reflecting a landscape deeply intertwined with tidewater navigation and marshland drainage. Further inland, the community of Double Bayou serves as a local hub near Godfrey Cem, while the northern reach of the map includes the southern edge of Anahuac near the Trinity River Channel. Local history is anchored by landmarks like Round Point and the Crook Cem. The transition from the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the intricate network of the East Fork Double Bayou and Gordy Marsh illustrates the complex hydrology of this coastal prairie region.