2019 Map of Potrero Lopeno SW

About this map

The coastal wetlands and tidal flats of Kenedy County define this 2019 survey, where the mainland meets the hypersaline waters of the Laguna Madre. This specific environment is characterized by large, low-lying landforms known locally as rincons, including Mesquite Rincon in the northwest and the expansive Rincon de San Jose to the south. These features are significant for understanding the historical geography of the Texas coast, representing slightly elevated ground amidst the shifting sands and mudflats. The eastern edge of the quadrangle includes the protected expanse of Padre Island National Seashore on Padre Island, a critical barrier system that separates the lagoon from the Gulf. Human infrastructure is minimal in this remote section of the county, marked primarily by E Turcotte Rd and the navigational marker at Southeast Point.