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2010 Map of Panther Point

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Panther Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Matagorda Island stretches across the center of this coastal survey, acting as a natural barrier between the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the interior estuarine systems. The landscape is defined by the complex interface of land and water, where Panther Point and Cedar Point mark the transition into the sheltered San Antonio Bay. This environment is shaped by tidal influences and sediment transport, evidenced by the shallow Panther Reef and various brackish basins like Swan Lake and Panther Point Lake.

Remote and largely undeveloped, the area reflects the enduring character of the Texas Gulf Coast prior to significant human infrastructure. The presence of Twin Lakes and Cedar Lake at the northern edge of the island suggests a dynamic shoreline subject to seasonal changes. For those studying the geomorphology of the coastal bend, this document provides a clear look at the intricate network of inlets and peninsulas that define Calhoun County's maritime boundary.