2010 Map of Texas Point

About this map

Sabine and the Texas Menhaden Strip mark a narrow coastal interface where the industrial and maritime activity of Jefferson County meets the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal survey highlights the intricate hydrology of the marshland south of Port Arthur, where the Anchorage Basin provides deep-water access adjacent to the sprawling wetlands of Mud Lake. The landscape is defined by the sharp convergence of Texas Point and Louisiana Point, where the West Jetty extends into the gulf to manage the shifting sediment of the ship channel. Inland, the map reveals a network of waterways including Lighthouse Bayou and Texas Bayou, while Hackberry Ridge provides a rare point of elevation amidst the low-lying coastal prairie. The presence of the menhaden processing area reflects the region's historical ties to the commercial fishing industry and the logistical demands of Gulf Coast shipping.