1967 Map of Martinez

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad and an old railroad grade trace the development of eastern Bexar County on this mid-century survey. While the area maintains a predominantly agricultural and rural character, the landscape is increasingly defined by water management projects along Martinez Creek and Calaveras Creek, marked by a series of dams such as Martinez Creek Dam No 1 and Calaveras Creek Dam No 7. Small community hubs like China Grove and Saint Hedwig anchor the local road network, which includes family-named routes like Kiefer Road and Rakowitz Road. Military and recreational sites provide further regional context, ranging from the Martindale Army Airfield (National Guard) to the San Antonio Raceway. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous landmarks, including St Jerome Ch and the Gates of Heaven Memorial Cem.