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2022 Map of Palacios Point

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Palacios Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Matagorda Bay and the low-lying coastal formations of the Texas Gulf Coast define this maritime landscape. The map highlights the strategic positioning of the Intracoastal Waterway, a vital artery for shipping and commerce that cuts behind the protective barrier of the Matagorda Peninsula. This narrow strip of land serves as a crucial buffer between the bay and the open Gulf of Mexico. Along the shoreline, named landmarks like Palacios Point, Hotel Point, and Rattlesnake Point mark the interface between land and sea.

Water management and natural drainage are evident through several coastal features, including Palacios Bayou, Phillips Bayou, and Cotton Bayou. These waterways, alongside the submerged Halfmoon Reef, illustrate a complex environment where navigation and natural geography are deeply intertwined. This survey documents the contemporary state of these shifting coastal features as they existed in the early twenty-first century.