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2019 Map of Potrero Lopeno NW

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Potrero Lopeno NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Padre Island National Seashore dominates this portion of the Texas coastline, where the barrier island meets the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is defined by the critical transit corridor of the Intracoastal Waterway, specifically the section known as the Land Cut, which carves a navigable path through the shallow waters and mudflats. This 2019 survey documents the complex estuarine environment of Kenedy County, illustrating the dynamic relationship between the mainland and Padre Island.

Remote landforms such as Potrero Lopeno, El Toro, and Banderia Point emerge from the wetlands, marking high ground in a territory largely inaccessible by vehicle except via E Turcotte Rd. This map provides an essential look at the coastal geography used by maritime traffic and conservationists, highlighting the expansive tidal flats and water bodies that characterize this protected reach of the Gulf Coast.