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2010 Map of Port Bolivar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Port Bolivar serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, situated at the southwestern tip of the Bolivar Peninsula. The map documents the vital maritime infrastructure of the region, including the heavily trafficked Intracoastal Waterway and the long reach of the Texas City Dike Rd extending into Galveston Bay. This digital-era topographic record captures the fragile coastline and marshlands before significant modern changes, illustrating the proximity of the settlement to natural features like Oyster Lake and Horseshoe Lake.

The vast expanse of Galveston Bay and East Bay dominates the landscape, punctuated by landmarks such as Hanna Island and Halfmoon Shoal. These features highlight the navigational hazards and geographical character of the Texas Gulf Coast. Local identifiers like Baffle Point and Goat Island provide specific points of interest for those studying the environmental history and coastal development of Galveston County.