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2016 Map of Palacios NE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Palacios NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Intracoastal Waterway cuts a straight path across the coastal wetlands of Matagorda County, separating the inland marshes from Matagorda Bay. This landscape is defined by its complex network of tidal drainage, featuring the Mad Island Slough and Little Robbins Slough which wind through low-lying terrain. To the north, the massive Cooling Water Reservoir dominates the upper boundary, indicating the industrial water management of the region.

Coastal island features like Rattlesnake Island and Wild Cow Island sit amidst a maze of bayous and lakes, including Crab Lake and Freshwater Lake. The map reveals the intersection of industrial transport and sensitive ecosystems, where the Mad Island Bayou meets the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Local infrastructure such as Million Dollar Rd and A P Ranch Rd provide access to these remote reaches of the Texas coastline.