Medina Lake serves as the focal point for this area along the Bandera and Medina county line, where complex shoreline developments like Lake Hills and Lake Medina Shores meet the limestone bluffs of the Texas Hill Country. The intricate geometry of the reservoir is defined by numerous named inlets including Spettel Cove, Sawmill Cove, and Plum Creek Cove, while local landmarks like Mormon Bluff and Devils Bluff rise above the water's edge. This 2016 survey illustrates a modern landscape of dense residential street grids carved into the terrain, particularly around Lake Hills, contrasted with the winding courses of Mexican Cr and Koenig Cr to the south. Notable features such as Walton Island and Diversion Lake highlight the managed hydrology of the river system, while historical place names like Devils Kitchen and Polecat Hollow persist alongside contemporary subdivisions.
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1954 · San Antonio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · New Fountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Bandera
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Medina Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · San Antonio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · La Coste NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Riomedina
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Bandera
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Timber Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Medina Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000