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1953 Map of Bulverde

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bulverde
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Cibolo Creek meanders along the northern boundary of this Hill Country landscape, marking the transition between the rolling uplands of Comal and Bexar counties. The 1950s settlement pattern is defined by the small community of Bulverde, where St Pauls Ch and its adjacent St Pauls Cem serve as a focal point for the local rural population. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous drainages, including Indian Creek, Long Creek, and Dripping Spring Creek, which carve into the limestone hills and create a complex topography punctuated by prominent heights like Vogels Peak and Classen Hill.

The presence of Vogel Camp, Camp Buck, and the Ten Point Hunting Lodge suggests a landscape increasingly valued for recreation and hunting during this era. Transportation is anchored by the American Legion Memorial Highway, which provides a primary artery through the uneven ground. This survey captures a moment when family-named landmarks and small-scale structures still defined the character of the region before the expansion of the San Antonio metropolitan area reached this quiet rural district.