2016 Map of Potrero Cortado OE E

About this map

Padre Island National Seashore dominates the western portion of this coastal quadrangle, representing a protected stretch of the Texas barrier island system as it appeared in 2016. The landscape is defined by its coastal geography within Kenedy County, where the boundary line follows the interior of the island. This specific map illustrates a relatively undeveloped section of the shoreline, focusing on the preservation of the natural coastal environment rather than human settlement. The absence of traditional roads, buildings, or inland infrastructure emphasizes the focus on federal maritime conservation and the protection of the Gulf of Mexico's delicate barrier island ecosystems.