Padre Island dominates the western edge of this 2010 coastal survey, showing the shifting sands and shallow inlets where the barrier island meets the Laguna Madre. This specific section of the Texas coast remains largely undeveloped, characterized by the complex hydrography of internal lagoons and tidal flats that contrast with the expansive waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the east. The map captures a moment in the modern era before significant environmental changes or coastal erosion shifted these fragile landforms, providing a precise topographic record for researchers monitoring shoreline movement along this Kenedy County coastline.
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1923 · Lopena Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · South of Potrero Lopeno NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Potrero Lopeno NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Potrero Lopeno SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · South of Potrero Lopeno NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Potrero Lopeno SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Potrero Lopeno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · South of Potrero Lopeno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000