2012 Map of Mouth of Rio Grande
USGS Topo · Published 2012About this map
The Mouth of Rio Grande defines this coastal landscape where the river meets the Gulf of Mexico. This 2012 survey captures the sensitive hydrologic and topographical environment of the Texas-Tamaulipas border before significant modern development altered the area. To the north, the small settlement of Kopernik Shores and the coastal expanse of Boca Chica Beach represent the primary human footprints in a region dominated by low-lying terrain features known as lomas, including Loma de la Pita and Loma de los Ebanitos. The winding course of the Rio Grande is marked by unique legal and geographic features such as Stell-Lind Banco Number 128 and the fishing locale of Tarpon Bend. The map provides a detailed record of the tidal flats and elevated lomas like Mesa del Gavilan that characterize this specific river delta ecosystem.
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Editions of this 2012 Mouth of Rio Grande Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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