Padre Island forms the central coastal spine of this 2010 survey, illustrating the complex geography where the barrier island meets the sea. This specific reach of the Texas coast highlights the relationship between the shallow, tidal waters of Laguna Madre and the open Gulf of Mexico. The map documents the intricate network of shoals, tidal flats, and shifting sands that characterize this part of Willacy County. As a snapshot of the shoreline before subsequent storms and natural erosion, it provides a foundation for coastal researchers and environmental historians to track the migration of the barrier system. The lack of man-made structures on this particular sheet emphasizes the dynamic, natural state of the island's southern reaches during the early 21st century.
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1951 · South of Potrero Lopeno NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Green Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · South of Potrero Lopeno NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · North Of Port Isabel NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · South of Potrero Lopeno SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Hawk Island
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Port Mansfield
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · South of Potrero Lopeno
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Brownsville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · La Leona
USGS Topo · 1:62,500