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1953 Map of Otis Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Camp Bullis Military Reservation dominates this 1950s landscape north of San Antonio, revealing a terrain defined by limestone ridges and strategic observation points. This Army Map Service study captures the military infrastructure of the era, including a Landing Field and numerous named hills used for training, such as Leon Hill and Neutze Hill. Between the military zones, large family-named holdings like the Oppenheimer Ranch and Panther Springs Ranch highlight the enduring ranching character of northern Bexar County before suburban expansion arrived.

Transport is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and U.S. 87, while the natural drainage of Salado Creek and Cibolo Creek carves through the heavily contoured uplands. Local landmarks such as Mont Blanc and McCaskey Ridge provide a clear view of the complex topography that made this area ideal for tactical training. The map also documents the Comal Co Bexar Co boundary line as it traverses the northern hills.