2013 Map of Olivia

About this map

Carancahua Bay and its intricate shoreline dominate this coastal Texas landscape, where several distinct communities are connected by a network of county roads. The settlement of Olivia sits at the southern edge near Keller Bay, while further north, the residential layout of Cape Carancahua and the village of Weedhaven illustrate the mid-20th-century development of the Matagorda Bay region. The map captures the coastal economy and recreation of the early 21st century, specifically noted by the Port Alto Boat Shed Marina near the community of Port Alto. Inland, the terrain is marked by hydrological features like Santo Domingo Springs and Fivemile Draw, showing the drainage patterns into the larger bay system. This survey reflects a moment when traditional coastal settlements and newer recreational communities existed side-by-side along the Western Gulf.