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| High Island lies on the eastern side of ], just inland from the ]. | High Island lies on the eastern side of ], just inland from the ]. | ||
| Located on the mainland, High Island's name comes from the large ] under the area. This salt dome raises the elevation of the area to around 40 feet (12 meters), giving High Island the highest elevation of any point on the Gulf coast from ] to the ]. The metaphorical "island" (the term island is used to describe other Gulf Coast salt domes, such as ] in ]) has often served to protect its residents from the effects of ]s' ]. | Located on the mainland, High Island's name comes from the large ] under the area. This salt dome raises the elevation of the area to around 40 feet (12 meters), giving High Island the highest elevation of any point on the Gulf coast from ] to the ]. The metaphorical "island" (the term island is used to describe other Gulf Coast salt domes, such as ] in ]) has often served to protect its residents from the effects of ]s' ]. | ||
| == Education == | == Education == | ||
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High Island is an unincorporated area located in Galveston County, Texas. The city is located in the extreme eastern part of the county, only a few miles from Chambers and Jefferson counties and Sea Rim State Park. As of 1990, 500 people resided in High Island.
The Houston Audubon Society operates two bird sanctuaries in the area, and the city is a popular destination for birdwatchers.
Geography
High Island lies on the eastern side of Galveston Bay, just inland from the Gulf of Mexico.
Located on the mainland, High Island's name comes from the large salt dome under the area. This salt dome raises the elevation of the area to around 40 feet (12 meters), giving High Island the highest elevation of any point on the Gulf coast from Mobile, Alabama to the Yucatán Peninsula. The metaphorical "island" (the term island is used to describe other Gulf Coast salt domes, such as Avery Island in Louisiana) has often served to protect its residents from the effects of hurricanes' storm surge.
Education
The High Island Independent School District serves the community.