2016 Map of Palacios SE

About this map

Matagorda Peninsula forms a narrow protective barrier between the open Gulf of Mexico and the ecologically diverse Matagorda Bay system along the Texas coast. This survey illustrates a dynamic coastal landscape where the Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the northern reach, facilitating maritime transit behind the shelter of the peninsula. The landform itself is punctuated by numerous tidal inlets and water bodies, including Maverick Bayou, Big Bayou, and Forked Bayou. These features, along with oyster habitats like Mad Island Reef and Shell Island Reef, characterize a region shaped by shifting sands and the steady influence of the tide. The map provides a clear look at the intricate shoreline of the peninsula, including the secluded waters of Hooper Bayou and Long Bayou on the bay side.