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2010 Map of Pita Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The coastal waters of Laguna Madre dominate this coastal survey, separating the mainland from the iconic barrier landforms of Padre Island. Situated just south of the primary Corpus Christi development, the map reveals a maritime landscape defined by shallow basins and isolated landmasses like Pita Island and North Bird Island. The mainland shoreline is marked by the Bluff Landing Marina, serving as a gateway to the intricate network of deep-water pockets known locally as Beacrofts Hole, Oalesby Hole, and Emmords Hole.

Transitioning away from the shore, the inland terrain is punctuated by a high density of named water-pumping infrastructure, indicating the ranching heritage of the region. Features such as Guajolote Windmill, Acuna Windmill, and Yerba Anis Windmill are scattered across the flats, reflecting a reliance on groundwater in this salt-influenced environment. Primary transit is facilitated by S Padre Island Dr, which provides the vital link between the mainland and the coastal islands near the Gulf of Mexico.