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1970 Map of Hondo

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Hondo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Hondo serves as the focal point of this 1970s Medina County landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad remains a primary artery of commerce and connectivity. The town is densely detailed with its civic and educational heart, including City Hall, the Hospital, and several schools such as St John Sch, Meyer Sch, and the local High Sch. Beyond the residential blocks, the Municipal Airport and Barry Field indicate the area's development as an aviation hub.

The surrounding terrain is defined by the drainage of Live Oak Creek and Tehuacana Creek, with Fohn Hill rising as a prominent landmark to the southwest. The presence of numerous Gravel Pit operations and a Pistol Range suggests a landscape shaped by both industry and municipal utility. Notable for genealogists are several well-marked burial grounds, including Cottonwood Cem, Oakwood Cem, and Ingleside Cem, which anchor the community's history to the land.