2013 Map of Saint Charles Bay SE

About this map

The coastal wetlands and maritime reaches of Aransas National Wildlife Refuge dominate this 2013 survey of the Texas shoreline. The map documents a landscape defined by the transition from land to water, featuring the complex marshy network of Vinson Slough and the open expanse of Mesquite Bay. This area serves as a critical environmental intersection where inland ranching at Wynne Ranch meets the vast waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The presence of the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Airport underscores the logistical requirements of managing such a significant coastal preservation zone. The intricate coastline captured here illustrates the dynamic nature of the Texas Gulf Coast, where shallow bays and winding sloughs create a unique habitat separate from the deeper maritime waters to the southeast.