Old Maps of Bexar County, Texas for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1927 Map of New Braunfels

   

   1927 New Braunfels

   1927 Print · USGS

   New Braunfels and the surrounding river valleys are captured here during the mid-twenties, when the regional rail and school networks were at their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Gaudalupe College, Hortontown Cemetery, and dozens of rural schoolhouses like Austin Hill School.

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4. 1942 Map of Natalia, 1956 Print

   

   1942 Natalia

   1956 Print · USGS

   Medina and Atascosa Counties are captured here during the mid-century, showing the shift from traditional ranching to an oil and rail economy. Genealogists can trace family holdings and local landmarks such as Bear Creek School, the Sullivan Ranch, and the early settlement at Zig Zag.

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7. 1953 Map of Otis Ridge, 1959 Print

   

   1953 Otis Ridge

   1959 Print · USGS

   Bexar County ranching and military life intersect in the early fifties among the ridges north of San Antonio. Researchers can trace historic property lines like the Oppenheimer Ranch and military landmarks including Camp Stanley and the Landing Field.

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10. 1953 Map of Culebra Hill, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Culebra Hill

    1959 Print · USGS

    Bexar County’s rural landscape and expanding military footprint are visible here in the early 1950s. Trace old routes like the Spanish Trail past the Orphanage and the grounds of Culebra Sch and Hoffman Sch.

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13. 1953 Map of Schertz, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Schertz

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Texas countryside between San Antonio and Seguin comes alive in the mid-fifties as the rail-and-road network expanded around Randolph Field. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Davenport Cem, explore the early footprint of Schertz, and locate landmarks such as the Radio Tower (WOAI).

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16. 1953 Map of San Antonio West, 1959 Print

    

    1953 San Antonio West

    1959 Print · USGS

    San Antonio's western suburbs and massive military installations are captured in the early fifties, just as the city's post-war expansion began to accelerate. Genealogists and local historians can trace hundreds of city blocks, dozens of neighborhood schools like Jefferson High Sch, and major landmarks including St Marys University of Texas and Lackland Air Force Base.

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19. 1953 Map of Bulverde, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Bulverde

    1959 Print · USGS

    Deep in the Texas Hill Country during the mid-fifties, this area shows a landscape of family-named peaks and small-scale rural life. Genealogists can trace early local sites like St Pauls Cem and St Pauls Ch near the banks of Cibolo Creek.

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22. 1953 Map of San Antonio East, 1959 Print

    

    1953 San Antonio East

    1959 Print · USGS

    Bexar County at the dawn of the fifties shows the rapid post-war growth of the city and its military installations. Genealogists can trace family plots across the National Cemetery and St Marys Cem or locate old institutions like St Anthonys Junior Seminary.

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25. 1953 Map of Bat Cave, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Bat Cave

    1959 Print · USGS

    Comal and Bexar counties meet in this mid-century Texas Hill Country survey where railroads and creeks define the landscape. Trace early family landmarks like the Weilbacher Cem, visit the Bracken Ch, or locate the namesake Bat Cave.

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28. 1953 Map of Terrell Wells, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Terrell Wells

    1959 Print · USGS

    The southwest San Antonio suburbs were undergoing rapid mid-century growth as military hubs expanded in the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood schools like Colliers Sch and the development of Columbia Heights near the sprawling Lackland AFB.

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31. 1953 Map of Longhorn, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Longhorn

    1959 Print · USGS

    Northern San Antonio was a landscape in transition during the early fifties as aviation and modern highways began to reshape rural ranchlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Redland Ranch, Coker Cem, and the Wetmore settlement.

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34. 1953 Map of Elmendorf, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Elmendorf

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southeast of San Antonio in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape defined by the Southern Pacific rail line and active petroleum production. Genealogists can trace family names at the Cantu Cem and Flores Cem or locate the old Parita Ch.

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37. 1953 Map of Macdona, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Macdona

    1959 Print · USGS

    Bexar County's rural southwest transition is on display in the 1950s as rail lines and military reservations shape the landscape. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Luckey Ranch or research local congregations at Midway Ch and Sacred Heart Ch.

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40. 1953 Map of Southton, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Southton

    1959 Print · USGS

    South of San Antonio in the early fifties, the landscape was a mix of historic missions, expanding airfields, and active oil production. Genealogists and historians can trace Southton, the Espada Mission & Cemetery, and the early layout of Brooks Air Force Base.

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43. 1953 Map of Helotes, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Helotes

    1959 Print · USGS

    Bexar County ranching and early rural development are captured here in the early fifties before the expansion of San Antonio. Researchers can locate the Helotes Sch, Zion Ch, and family landmarks near Government Canyon and Guilbeau.

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46. 1953 Map of Castle Hills, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Castle Hills

    1959 Print · USGS

    Bexar County landscape is shown here in the mid-fifties as San Antonio's northern suburban growth begins to overtake rural ranch lands. Researchers can trace the development of Castle Hills and Shavano Park alongside legacy sites like Stowers Ranch and the Lockhill Sch.

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49. 1953 Map of Martinez, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Martinez

    1959 Print · USGS

    Eastern Bexar County at the dawn of the fifties shows a landscape shaped by historical trails and strategic military aviation. Researchers can trace the development of China Grove and Martinez or locate the Martindale National Guard Airfield.

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52. 1953 Map of Van Raub, 1959 Print

    

    1953 Van Raub

    1959 Print · USGS

    Bexar County ranch land and military outposts are detailed here in the early fifties. Genealogists can locate the Lower Balcones Sch, trace the Southern Pacific line near Van Raub, and find family sites near Leon Springs.

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55. 1954 Map of San Antonio, 1964 Print

    

    1954 San Antonio

    1964 Print · USGS

    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by massive military air bases and the rising Canyon Reservoir. Trace family ties through historic rail towns like D'Hanis and Castroville or explore the Cold War footprint of Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB.

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58. 1956 Map of Medina Lake

    

    1956 Medina Lake

    1956 Print · USGS

    Medina Lake and the surrounding Texas highlands are captured here in the 1920s and early 1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties like Kallison Ranch and the Granieri Hotel, or locate landmarks such as the Mico P.O. and Toll Gate.

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61. 1957 Map of Boerne

    

    1957 Boerne

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Texas Hill Country around the mid-century shows a network of family ranch-lands and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family homesteads like E Fischer or Zoeller and locate historic sites such as Cascade Cavern and Bergheim Cemetery.

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64. 1957 Map of San Antonio

    

    1957 San Antonio

    1957 Print · USGS

    San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country are shown here during the mid-fifties, capturing the region's expanding post-war military and transportation footprint. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early residential boundaries of Alamo Heights or locate rural landmarks like St Hedwig and Medina Lake.

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67. 1957 Map of New Berlin, 1961 Print

    

    1957 New Berlin

    1961 Print · USGS

    Guadalupe County rural life in the late fifties was a mix of quiet farming communities and active oil exploration. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Sweet Home Sch, Linne Cem, and the settlement of New Berlin before modern development.

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70. 1958 Map of Marion, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Marion

    1961 Print · USGS

    Guadalupe County in the late fifties remains a rural landscape defined by railroad towns and creek-side settlements. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Slappers Cem, St Paul Ch, and the Lower Valley Sch along the Cibolo Creek corridor.

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73. 1958 Map of Losoya, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Losoya

    1961 Print · USGS

    Bexar County south of San Antonio was a landscape of river-valley settlements and rural education during the late 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can locate Our Lady of Mt Carmel Ch, the community of Losoya, and the Thelma Sch along the Missouri Pacific line.

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