2022 Map of Pass Cavallo SW

About this map

Matagorda Island anchors this coastal survey, serving as a narrow barrier between the open Gulf of Mexico and the intricate bay systems of the Texas coast. The map highlights the significant maritime gateway of Pass Cavallo, where the waters of Matagorda Bay meet the sea. This landscape is defined by the shifting geography of the barrier islands, including Vanderveer Island, Grass Island, and Farwell Island, which protect the shallow reaches of Espiritu Santo Bay. A poignant site of local history is found at the Matagorda Lighthouse Cem, situated near Lighthouse Cove and Big Pocket. This area reflects the precarious and vital nature of lighthouse keeping and coastal navigation along this stretch of Calhoun County.