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1953 Map of Macdona

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

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Macdona and Von Ormy serve as the primary hubs of activity in this Southwest Bexar County landscape during the mid-1950s. The region is defined by the winding course of the Medina River, which is flanked by an intricate drainage system including Polecat Creek, Oak Slough, and Lucas Creek. The northeastern portion of the map is dominated by the Medina Base military reservation, highlighting the area's strategic importance near San Antonio.

Rural life is evidenced by family landmarks and community centers such as Luckey Ranch, Rio Vista Farms, and Hermann Cem. Transportation and industry drive the local economy, with the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads bisecting the territory. To the west, the Fairfield Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells indicate the era's energy production, while several country schools like Southwest High Sch and Tinsley Sch anchor the residential settlements.