2019 Map of Yarborough Pass

About this map

Laguna Madre serves as the central focal point of this coastal survey, separating the mainland of Kenedy County from the protected lands of Padre Island National Seashore. The waterway is bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway, a critical navigation channel that runs north toward Baffin Bay. Along the western shoreline, the landscape is defined by isolated settlements and landforms like Mota Negra, Mota Casa, and Penascal Rincon, reflecting the sparse habitation and ranching heritage of this portion of the Texas coast. Significant shallow-water features and wetlands, such as Middle Ground and the Potrero de los Caballos peninsula, illustrate the complex maritime geography of the hypersaline lagoon system. This map captures the intersection of federal conservation efforts and essential maritime infrastructure in a relatively undeveloped coastal environment.