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2013 Map of Port O'Connor

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Port O'Connor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Port O'Connor stands at the strategic junction of Matagorda Bay and Espiritu Santo Bay, serving as a vital coastal hub for navigation and maritime recreation. The town's grid is dense with residential streets like Neptune Dr and Main St, while the waterfront is defined by specialized infrastructure such as the Alligator Head Boat Sheds Marina and Fishermans Cut. This coastal landscape is highly fragmented, characterized by a complex network of barrier islands and reefs including Everett Reef, Blackberry Island, and Dewberry Island.

South of the main settlement, the area transitions into the tidal marshes of Saluria near Pass Cavallo. The intricate hydrography, featuring named waterways like Mailboat Channel, Big Bayou, and Mule Slough, illustrates a coastline shaped by shifting currents and maritime traffic. From the Port O'Connor Private Airport to the remote reaches of Pelican Island, the map captures a modern snapshot of a region where the Texas mainland meets the Gulf's expansive bay systems.