Matagorda Ship Channel
The Matagorda Ship Channel is a channel constructed between 1962 and 1966 that allows ocean-going vessels to travel between the Gulf of Mexico and Matagorda Bay.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Pierce Field.
Pierce Field
Aerodrome
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Matagorda Peninsula Army Airfield is a closed military airfield, located on Matagorda Island, Texas. It was used during World War II as a training airfield by the 77th Flying Training Wing, Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command. Pierce Field is situated 2½ miles northeast of Matagorda Ship Channel.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port O’Connor.
Port O’Connor
Village
Port O'Connor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Calhoun County, Texas, United States, near the Gulf coastline between Galveston and Corpus Christi. Port O’Connor is situated 5 miles west of Matagorda Ship Channel.
Matagorda Ship Channel
- Type: Channel
- Categories: channel and body of water
- Location: Matagorda, Texas, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
“Matagorda Ship Channel” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Matagorda Ship Channel”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Indianola and Schicke Point Community.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Pierce Field and Decros Point.
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