Padre Island dominates this coastal landscape, revealing the barrier island's intricate topography along the southern Texas coast. This survey illustrates the dynamic nature of the shoreline where the Gulf of Mexico meets the sand and wetlands of Cameron County. Notable terrain features such as La Punta Larga and the shifting shoals of Los Bancos de en Medio highlight the unique geomorphology of the area. These landforms, alongside Los Tanques, demonstrate the narrow strip of land that protects the mainland from the open sea, providing a detailed look at the island's composition before further environmental changes or development might occur.
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1929 · La Coma
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1929 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1930 · Padre Island No. 1
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1930 · Padre Island No. 2
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1934 · La Coma
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Padre Island No 1
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Padre Island NO. 2
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1935 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1952 · Green Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · North Of Port Isabel NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000