2022 Map of South of Potrero Lopeno NW

About this map

Padre Island National Seashore spans the eastern edge of this coastal survey, where the shifting sands meet the Gulf waters in a landscape dominated by tidal action and sparse vegetation. The central focus is the wide expanse of the Laguna Madre, bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway, a critical maritime artery that facilitates commerce and navigation through the shallow coastal bays. To the south, the waters open into Red Fish Bay, illustrating the complex estuarine environment characteristic of this part of Kenedy County. The mainland shoreline is defined by intricate contouring and small marshes, reflecting the subtle elevation changes of the Texas coastal bend. This study provides a contemporary view of the maritime boundaries and hydrographic features that define this uninhabited stretch of the Texas coast, where the relationship between the barrier island and the inland bay remains the primary geographical feature.