2016 Map of South of Palacios Point

About this map

The vast expanse of the Gulf of Mexico dominates this coastal survey, where the maritime boundaries of Matagorda County stretch across the open water. This 2016 record focuses on the transition between the inner bays and the sea, highlighting the essential maritime corridor of the Intracoastal Waterway as it bypasses the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map captures the delicate interface of the Texas shoreline near Matagorda Bay and the natural inlet of Greens Bayou, documenting the coastal topography at a time of modern navigational reliance. While largely offshore, the map provides a precise legal and geodetic reference for the county's territorial waters and the vital shipping routes that define the Gulf Coast economy.