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2010 Map of Palacios

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Palacios
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Palacios anchors the western shore of Tres Palacios Bay in this coastal survey, where the town's grid meets the harbor at the East Bay Yacht Harbor Marina. To the south, the landscape transitions into the tidal marshes and open waters of Matagorda Bay, defined by landmarks such as Coon Island and Oliver Point. The area's history is evident in the presence of Camp Hulen, once a significant military installation situated along the shoreline.

Eastward across the bay, the settlement of Collegeport sits near the head of the inlet, supported by local infrastructure like the Collegeport Cemetery and Pepper Hill. The region is crisscrossed by rural routes such as Oyster Lake Rd and Million Dollar Rd, serving the cattle ranches and oil interests implied by the A P Ranch Rd and Brazos Tower Rd. This survey captures the intersection of coastal maritime life and the sprawling agricultural reaches of the Texas Gulf Coast.