2025 Map of Potrero Lopeno NW OE E

About this map

Padre Island National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape in Kenedy County, illustrating the protected barrier island system along the Texas coast. The map focuses on the eastern edge of Padre Island, where the land meets the vast expanse of the Gulf of America. This modern topographic survey highlights a preservation area where natural shoreline processes remain largely undisturbed by permanent infrastructure or settlements. The lack of road networks or human-made structures emphasizes the coastal wilderness character of the seashore, serving as a baseline for studying shifting sands and littoral environments. Researchers interested in the preservation of the Gulf Coast will find this detailed delineation of the island boundary and its surrounding waters essential for tracking topographical changes in this sensitive maritime zone.