2025 Map of Crane Islands NW

About this map

Mustang Island and the northern tip of Padre Island dominate this coastal landscape, where the shifting sands of the Texas barrier islands meet the expanse of the Gulf of America. The map documents a complex aquatic environment defined by the Intracoastal Waterway and the various inlets and cuts that connect Corpus Christi Bay to the open sea. Natural and man-made water features such as Fish Pass, Packery Channel, and Wilsons Cut highlight the area's maritime importance. Along the western edge, the presence of NAS Corpus Christi TX on Demit Island indicates the strategic military value of this shoreline. Recreational and ecological interest is centered on the tidal flats and pools like Dead Man Hole and Kates Hole, while the modern road network, including S Padre Island Dr and Park Rd 22, provides access to these shifting barrier environments.