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2010 Map of Hawk Island

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hawk Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The expansive salt flats and wetlands of the Laguna Madre dominate this coastal landscape, where a complex network of shallow water and landforms creates a distinct barrier island environment. Inland to the west, the presence of La Oveja Well points to the area's resource extraction history, while the north-south transit of the Intracoastal Waterway highlights the region's importance for maritime commerce.

Fragmented landmasses such as Hawk Island, Josephine Island, and Mullet Island emerge from the lagoon, their low-lying profiles contrasted by slight elevations like Goose Hill and Green Hill. The historical terrestrial connection to the interior is represented by Old Alice Rd, which cuts across the coastal prairie toward the wetlands. This 2010 survey illustrates the delicate balance of the South Texas coast before further 21st-century environmental shifts.