2013 Map of Texas Point

About this map

Sabine Pass serves as the critical maritime artery at the Texas-Louisiana border, where the inland waters meet the Gulf of Mexico. The small settlement of Sabine sits at the edge of the Anchorage Basin, a key waypoint for vessels navigating the complex system of dredged waterways including the Jetty Channel and Pass Channel. The landscape is a intricate network of marshes and tidal inlets, defined by features like Mud Lake, Lighthouse Bayou, and Texas Bayou. Protective structures such as the West Jetty reach far into the gulf to maintain the deep-water access required for the region's shipping economy. This maritime geography highlights the constant interplay between the delta's shifting silt and the engineered channels necessary for heavy transit between the Gulf and interior ports.