Padre Island National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape in Kenedy County, illustrating the dynamic barrier island system along the South Texas coast. The map focuses on the slender profile of Padre Island, a critical stretch of protected land that separates the interior lagoonal waters from the open Gulf of Mexico. The absence of roads, settlements, or infrastructure within the quadrangle emphasizes the preserved state of this maritime environment. The intricate patterns of wetlands and shoreline features are meticulously documented by the U.S. Geological Survey, providing a contemporary record of the shifting sands and coastal hydrology that define this remote section of the Texas shoreline.
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1923 · Lopena Island
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · South of Potrero Lopeno NE
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 · South of Potrero Lopeno SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Port Mansfield
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
1953 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000