Padre Island National Seashore dominates the eastern half of this coastal landscape, where the shifting sands of Padre Island meet the Gulf of Mexico. The map documents a fragile environment of barrier islands and tidal flats, centered on the Land Cut, a vital navigational passage. To the west, the mainland edge is defined by distinct topographical rises or "rincons," including Mesquite Rincon and Rincon de San Jose. These features, along with Southeast Point, represent stable ground amidst a complex network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies. This 2016 survey captures the area's isolation, with E Turcotte Rd serving as one of the few named transport links into this sparsely developed stretch of Kenedy County.
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1921 · Tarida Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Lopena Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Saltillo Ranch
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