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2013 Map of Port Aransas

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Port Aransas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Port Aransas sits at the northern tip of Mustang Island, anchoring a complex maritime landscape of channels and coastal flats. This survey documents the area's development as a primary nautical hub, centered around the confluence of the Aransas Pass, Aransas Channel, and Lydia Ann Channel. The local economy is visibly driven by its proximity to the Gulf Of Mexico, evidenced by the concentration of facilities like the Port Aransas City Marina, Sportsplex Marina, and the University of Texas Marina near Cline Point.

Southward, the settlement pattern shifts toward residential and leisure developments such as Holiday Beach and Mustang Beach, with the Mustang Beach Airport and Island Moorings Marina serving the coastal population. Historical landmarks like the Aransas Pass Lighthouse on Harbor Island stand near the Inner Basin, while the Royal Palm Cem provides a genealogical touchstone for the island community. The terrain is a mixture of established town blocks and shifting coastal features like Littles Flats and Coyote Island.