2016 Map of Port Bolivar

About this map

Port Bolivar serves as the focal point of this maritime-heavy survey, situated at the tip of the Bolivar Peninsula where the Gulf of Mexico meets the entrance to the busy Texas shipping lanes. The map provides a look at the complex aquatic geography of the region, highlighting the deep-water Houston Ship Channel and the Houston/Galveston Navigation Channel that facilitate heavy commerce. Along the coastline, smaller water bodies like Horseshoe Lake and Oyster Lake provide a sharp contrast to the open expanse of Galveston Bay and East Bay. Navigational hazards and landmarks define the waters surrounding the peninsula, including Hanna Reef, Hanna Island, and the submerged Halfmoon Shoal. The transportation network is anchored by local thoroughfares such as Broadway Ave and Texas City Dike Rd, while the Intracostal Waterway cuts through the marshes near Baffle Point.