Battle Island | 982 Acres | Historic McNabb Ranch Coastal Prairie | Matagorda, Texas Offered for the first time in over 100 years, Battle Island is the 982-acre coastal prairie portion of the historic McNabb Ranch, located just 2 miles east of Matagorda with frontage on East Matagorda Bay. The property features frontage on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway, along with Little Boggy Creek, McNabb Lake, East Matagorda Bay, and South Gulf Road. Rich in history, it includes a marker commemorating the 1826 conflict that gave Battle Island its name. A rare coastal offering, Battle Island provides exceptional opportunities for hunting, fishing, birding, ranching, and recreation in one of Texas' premier Gulf Coast locations.