2022 Map of South Bird Island SE

About this map

Padre Island National Seashore preserves a long, undeveloped stretch of the Texas barrier island system as it appeared in the early 21st century. This section of the coastline, straddling the line between Kleberg and Kenedy counties, is defined by shifting sand dunes and coastal wetlands. Landmarks like Green Hill, Dagger Hill, and Big Ball Hill rise above the surrounding flats, providing vertical relief in a landscape dominated by the Gulf of Mexico. Along the western shore, Padre Island faces the interior through features such as Janes Hole and Boggy Slough, while the eastern beach includes the distinctively named area of Little Shell. The map illustrates the preservation of this coastal environment, showing a lack of modern development and infrastructure in favor of natural topography and protected shoreline.