2013 Map of Macdona

About this map

The Medina River meanders through this southwest Bexar County landscape, defining the character of small settlements like Macdona and Von Ormy. As of 2013, the area shows a clear transition from agricultural and ranching operations, such as the Straus Medina Ranch and Luckey Ranch, toward residential developments like Valley Hi near the Lackland Air Force Base Annex Rd. The extractive industry is well-represented by the Gas Ridge Oil Field and Von Ormy Oil Field, which punctuate the river valley. Genealogists will find significant value in the high density of small family or community burial grounds, including Becker Cem, Arnold Cem, and Lessing Cem, many of which sit on former ranch lands. Water remains a central feature of the local geography, with Live Oak Slough and Medio Cr feeding into the main river channel.