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1967 Map of San Antonio West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of San Antonio West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Lackland Air Force Base and Kelly Air Force Base dominate the southern landscape of this mid-century Texas quadrangle, serving as massive anchors for the west side of San Antonio. The area is characterized by dense urban expansion and a high concentration of educational and religious institutions, including St Marys University, Peacock Military Academy, and Holy Cross High Sch. The expansion of the city is evident in the purple-tinted urban extensions that reach toward Leon Valley and Balcones Heights.

Hydrological features like Leon Creek and Zarzamora Creek weave through the residential grids, while recreational and commercial landmarks such as the Alamo Downs Racetrack and Oak Hills Golf Course highlight the era's suburban development. Transit is defined by the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific rail lines, alongside arterial routes like Culebra Road, reflecting a city designed around both military logistics and post-war growth.