2019 Map of Turtle Bay

About this map

Palacios sits at the northeastern edge of this coastal landscape, where the waters of Turtle Bay and Tres Palacios Bay meet. The map reveals a shoreline defined by shallow inlets and significant coastal features like Jensen Point and Turtle Point. Further west, the Schicke Point Community and El Campo Club Community represent established residential pockets along the water's edge, separated by the wide expanse of Carancahua Bay. The interior is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Buttermilk Slough and Fivemile Draw, which feed into the larger bay system. Aviation history is noted at the Palacios Municipal Airport, which serves as a landmark north of the town center. The detailed representation of the coastline, including Lund Motte Shell Beach and Well Point, provides a clear view of the transitional geography between the mainland and the larger Matagorda Bay ecosystem.