2010 Map of The Jetties

About this map

The entrance to the Galveston channel is defined by the massive stone engineering of the North Jetty and South Jetty, extending miles into the Gulf of Mexico. This coastal survey highlights the critical navigation infrastructure at the edge of the Texas coast, including the Galveston Jetty Light situated along the southern breakwater. Shoreward, the landscape transitions at Big Reef, a coastal feature accessible by Boddeker Rd. The map illustrates the maritime boundary where the controlled harbor waters meet the open gulf, capturing the essential seafaring architecture used to maintain the shipping lanes for the region in the early 21st century. The focus remains on the relationship between these man-made coastal defenses and the natural shifting sands of the reef system.