2013 Map of Estes

About this map

The intricate coastal architecture of the Texas Bend is detailed here, centered on the residential and maritime developments of Palm Harbor and the appropriately named City-By-The-Sea. The landscape is dominated by the complex interface of Aransas Bay and Corpus Christi Bay, separated by a chain of islands and shoals including Traylor Island, Shellbank Island, and the massive San Jose Island. Navigation is a primary focus, with the Lydia Ann Channel and various cuts like Big Cut and Little Cut providing passage through the Estes Flats. For local history researchers, the map identifies the small community of Estes, the San Antonio Cemetery, and various family-named roads such as Balderee Lane and Ruby Allen Street. The presence of the Old Terminal and multiple marinas, including the Fin and Feather Marina at Stedman Island, reflects the area's deep-rooted connection to the Gulf's commercial and recreational waters.