2013 Map of South Bird Island SE

About this map

Padre Island dominates this coastal landscape in Kleberg County, separating the Gulf of Mexico from the shallow hypersaline waters of the Laguna Madre. The map details the shifting sands and topographical markers of this barrier island, including named elevations like Green Hill, Dagger Hill, and Big Ball Hill. These coastal features serve as critical navigational points for those traversing the island or the adjacent lagoon. On the western shore of the island facing the lagoon, features such as Janes Hole and Boggy Slough reveal the complex shoreline of the Laguna Madre. To the south, the label for Little Shell identifies a specific stretch of the Gulf beach known for its shell deposits and distinct shore profile. This 2013 survey documents the island's natural contours and water boundaries during a period of ongoing geological change along the Texas coast.