2013 Map of Yarborough Pass OE E

About this map

Padre Island defines the western edge of this coastal survey, where the barrier island's narrow stretch meets the vast expanse of the Gulf of Mexico. The landscape is dominated by the dynamic interaction of water and sand, centered on the notable Yarborough Pass. This specific coastal notch represents a historical attempt at dredging to improve water circulation between the Gulf and the Laguna Madre, a project significant to local ecological management and maritime history. The map primarily captures the open sea and the shoreline, showing a moment in the early 21st century before natural shifting and storm events continue to reshape the fragile barrier island geography of Kenedy County.