2010 Map of Crane Islands NW

About this map

Mustang Island and Padre Island form the primary coastal barrier between the open Gulf of Mexico and the shallow interior waters of the Laguna Madre and Corpus Christi Bay. This coastal landscape is defined by its shifting aquatic topography, featuring named depressions like Dead Man Hole, Kates Hole, and Boat Hole that suggest a long history of maritime navigation and local lore. Human activity is concentrated along the transport corridors of Park Rd 22 and Access Rd No 3, which facilitate access to the water. The southwestern portion of the map reveals a clustering of maritime infrastructure, including the Marker 37 Marina, The Coastway Marina, and Puenta Vista Marina. Small landforms like Demit Island and the Crane Islands are scattered through the bay, illustrating the fragile and dynamic nature of the Texas barrier island system in the early twenty-first century.