MajorBays
Shapefile
Tags
Oceans ISO 19115 Topic
Categories bays, coastal information
Summary
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.
Description
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.
Credits
Ashely Summers, TPWD Coastal
Fisheries GIS Analyst
Use limitations
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!