2010 Map of Palacios SE

About this map

The Matagorda Peninsula forms a narrow barrier between the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the protected environment of Matagorda Bay on this Matagorda County coast. This survey illustrates the intricate and fragmented shoreline of the peninsula's inner side, where a complex network of small islands and inlets meets the bay. Within these waters, navigation and ecological features are marked by Mad Island Reef and Shell Island Reef, which define the transition from the sheltered bay to the barrier landform. The map documents a pristine stretch of the Texas Gulf Coast as it appeared in the early 21st century, focusing entirely on the natural interaction of reef, bay, and peninsula without any significant inland infrastructure or settlement labels.