2019 Map of Potrero Cortado OE E

About this map

Padre Island National Seashore occupies the thin western margin of this coastal Kenedy County landscape, where the barrier island meets the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This 2019 survey documents a largely undeveloped stretch of the Texas coastline, characterized by the expansive maritime reach of the gulf and the protected shoreline of the national seashore. The lack of inland settlements or transport infrastructure emphasizes the environmental preservation of this reach, offering a clear view of the natural boundary between the island's eastern edge and the sea.