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2019 Map of Palacios NE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Palacios NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Matagorda Bay and the coastal wetlands of Matagorda County dominate this 2019 survey, illustrating a complex hydrologic landscape where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through an intricate network of marshes and sloughs. The presence of the Cooling Water Reservoir in the north suggests significant industrial infrastructure, while the surrounding terrain is a mosaic of tidal lakes including Mad Island Lake, Crab Lake, and Robbins Lake.

The landscape is characterized by its transition from the agricultural plains defined by family-named roads like Bowers Rd and Holsworth Rd to the deltaic features of the West Branch Colorado River. Notable coastal landmarks such as Rattlesnake Island and Dog Island Reef mark the interface with the bay. This map provides a detailed record of the waterways and property access routes that define this portion of the Texas Gulf Coast, including the distinct Culver Cut and various sloughs that drain into the larger bay system.