2016 Map of Yarborough Pass

About this map

Padre Island National Seashore dominates the eastern edge of this coastal survey, where the barrier island meets the expansive waters of the Laguna Madre. The landscape is defined by the critical transit corridor of the Intracoastal Waterway, which cuts a straight path through the shallow lagoon. On the western mainland, the terrain is marked by distinctive elevations and points such as Mota Negra, Mota Casa, and Penascal Rincon, reflecting the unique coastal geography of Kenedy County. The confluence of Baffin Bay at the northern boundary and the tidal flats of Middle Ground further south illustrates a complex wetland ecosystem. This map documents a sparsely populated but environmentally significant stretch of the Texas coast, where landforms like Potrero de los Caballos emerge from the surrounding marshes and lowlands.