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1985 Map of San Antonio

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of San Antonio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The metropolitan core of San Antonio is flanked by an extensive network of military installations in the mid-1980s, emphasizing the city's role as a major defense hub. Major facilities such as Lackland Air Force Base, Kelly Air Force Base, and the Fort Sam Houston Military Reservation dominate the landscape, while smaller enclaves like Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills are visible within the urban sprawl. Outside the loop of Interstate 410, the terrain transitions to the water-managed systems of Calaveras Lake and Braunig Lake, supporting the region's infrastructure.

Beyond the city limits, the map traces the intersection of several Texas counties including Medina, Atascosa, and Wilson. Smaller rural communities like Adkison, Sayers, and St Hedwig are connected by a web of routes including US Highway 87 and the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Natural landmarks such as Black Hill and Pecan Hill punctuate the drainage basins of the Medina River and Cibolo Creek, where specialized features like an isolated Coal Mine and scattered Oil Fields reflect the area's varied economic activity.