1966 Map of Culebra Hill

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Lackland Air Force Base and the adjacent Medina Base anchor the southeastern corner of this landscape, reflecting the military expansion into western Bexar County during the mid-20th century. Suburban residential growth is evident in the cluster of developments such as Lackland Terrace, Westwood Village, and Lackland City, which are supported by numerous educational institutions including John Jay High Sch and Mary Hull Sch. In contrast to this urbanizing eastern edge, the western portion of the map remains defined by the winding paths of Potranca Creek and Medio Creek and the high ground of Culebra Hill. Genealogists and local historians will note the Sociedad Cem and the Cordi Marian Villa Convent and Chapel, preserving the religious and community foundations of the area before modern residential street grids like those in Leon Valley fully took hold.