Padre Island stretches across this coastal survey, showcasing the narrow barrier island environment of Cameron County during the mid-2010s. The landscape is defined by the stark contrast between the open Gulf of Mexico to the east and the protected Intracoastal Waterway to the west. While much of the northern reach consists of undeveloped terrain and shoreline, the southern portion transitions into the early street grid of South Padre Island. Detailed road networks including Padre Blvd, Gulf Blvd, and Ocean Blvd illustrate the concentration of development at the island's southern tip, providing a clear record of the area's footprint before subsequent coastal shifts or further expansion.
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1929 · La Coma
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1929 · Point Isabel
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1929 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1929 · Laguna 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 · Port Isabel
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
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