2016 Map of Point of Rocks

About this map

Baffin Bay dominates this coastal landscape, serving as the primary geographic divide between Kleberg and Kenedy counties. This 2016 survey highlights the complex estuarine environment where the waters of Alazan Bay meet the larger bay system, characterized by shallow shorelines and unique terrain features like Point of Rocks and Point Peñascal. The eastern edge of the map captures a section of the Padre Island National Seashore, illustrating the narrow barrier island environment and the vital Intracoastal Waterway that navigates through the Laguna Madre. The land surrounding Penascal Rincon and Compuerta shows a transition from open water to the salt marshes and low-lying terrain typical of the South Texas coast, providing a clear record of the shoreline and coastal boundaries during this period.