2013 Map of La Coma

About this map

The Laguna Atascosa Refuge dominates this coastal Texas landscape, preserving a complex environment of brushland, tidal flats, and wetlands along the shores of Laguna Atascosa. This 2013 survey illustrates the sparse settlement patterns typical of the lower Gulf Coast, where scattered family-named outposts like Buena Vista Ranch, Granjeno Ranch, and La Coma Ranch are situated along the interior roads. The map reveals the critical importance of water management and coastal aviation in this region, featuring the Port Isabel-Cameron County Airport alongside numerous reservoirs and lakes including Cain Reservoir 1 and Horseshoe Lake. Along the eastern edge, the transition from mainland to bay is marked by points and islands such as Stover Point and Barclay Island, while a sequence of navigational aids like Light Fiftynine and Light Sixtynine guide maritime traffic through the open waters. The small settlement at Holly Beach serves as a lone residential cluster on the edge of the wetlands.