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1951 Map of Potrero Lopeno NW

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Potrero Lopeno NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Potrero Lopeno and the narrow barrier of Padre Island define this coastal landscape along the South Texas shore in the early 1950s. The survey illustrates the critical maritime infrastructure of the era, specifically the Intracoastal Waterway protected by a continuous line of Spoil Banks. These man-made features segment the Laguna Madre from the more open waters near Banderia Pt.

Small coastal settlements and camps including Lopeno (C), Peerless (C), and Laguna (C) appear as sparse outposts on the island and mainland margins. The terrain is characterized by shifting environments, with significant areas of sand and mud and shifting sand dunes reaching elevations up to 25 feet. Isolated landmarks like El Toro stand amidst the tidal flats, providing a detailed look at the geomorphology of Kenedy County before extensive modern development altered the barrier island's profile.