2022 Map of Hawk Island

About this map

The Willacy County and Cameron County line bisects this 2022 survey of the Texas coast, revealing a landscape defined by shifting salt marshes and tidal islands. The Intracoastal Waterway cuts through the eastern portion of the map, serving as a vital artery for commercial traffic along the Gulf. Landforms such as Hawk Island, Mud Island, and Josephine Island dominate the estuarine environment, while subtle elevations like Green Hill and Goose Hill provide rare relief in the low-lying wetlands. Historically, Old Alice Rd serves as a reminder of early overland travel routes across the South Texas plains, now terminating near the expansive drainage systems of the North Floodway. The map captures the delicate balance between natural coastal erosion and engineered water management at the edge of the Laguna Madre.