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1958 Map of New Braunfels East

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of New Braunfels East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Guadalupe River and its hydroelectric potential anchor this mid-century survey of the Comal and Guadalupe county line. The landscape is defined by the winding river channel and the impounded waters of Lake Dunlap, where the Dunlap Powerhouse stands as a testament to the region's industrial utility. Rural life is centered around longstanding communities such as Gruene, Freiheit, and Schumannsville, each reflecting the German-Texan heritage of this corridor.

Infrastructure like the New Braunfels Municipal Airport and various gravel pits suggest the area's mid-century development, even as traditional landmarks like Friedens Ch and Lone Oak Cem remain prominent. The transition from agricultural land to suburban settlement is visible in the emergence of mobile home parks and athletic fields near Canyon High Sch, providing a detailed look at the growth radiating outward from New Braunfels.