MajorBays

This feature class is a component of TPWD 'base' data. 'Base' data includes current, statewide geospatial information intended to provided context for mapping purposes.Its intended purpose is to provide an overview of the eight major bay systems of Texas.

This dataset defines the major bays of the Texas Gulf Coast. The eight major bay systems are Sabine Lake, Galveston, Matagorda, San Antonio, Aransas, Corpus Christi, Upper Laguna Madre and Lower Laguna Madre. Two areas, East Matagorda Bay and Cedar Lakes, are sampled seperately from the previously mentioned eight bay systems. For the purpose of this map, those areas have been included in bays 1 though 8. East Matagorda Bay is part of the Matagorda Bay system and Cedar Lakes is part of the Galveston Bay system.

Ashely Summers, TPWD Coastal Fisheries GIS Analyst

This data was prepared for inclusion in the TPWD Base SDE database by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department GIS analysts. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel, make no warranty as to its accuracy. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel MAKE NO WARRANTY FOR FITNESS OF USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS DATA. THIS IS NOT A SURVEYED PRODUCT. Title 1 Part 10 Chapter 201 Rule §201.6 of the Texas Administrative Code suggests data showing the full extent of Texas be projected in the Texas State Mapping System. This feature class as provided by TPWD is unprojected.Not intended for navigational use!