2013 Map of Crane Islands SW

About this map

Padre Island is depicted here during a period of significant residential and coastal development, where the residential canals of North Padre Island meet the waters of the Laguna Madre. The map illustrates a dense grid of modern street names like Whitecap Blvd and S Padre Island Dr, marking the transition from natural coastal dunes to a structured maritime community. Navigational aids such as Range A Light and the nearby Light station emphasize the area's importance for local boaters and commercial traffic moving through the Packery Channel. Along the eastern shore, the expanse of the Gulf of Mexico is accessible via the landmark Bob Hall Pier, while the natural elevation of Fourmile Hill provides one of the few distinct topographic features on this barrier island landscape.