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2019 Map of Saspamco

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Saspamco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The San Antonio River meanders across this landscape south of San Antonio, defining the physical and historical character of the borderlands between Bexar and Wilson counties. This area is anchored by the community of Saspamco, a name derived from the San Antonio Sewer Pipe Manufacturing Company, which historically utilized the local clay deposits. To the west, the settlement of Elmendorf and the river-crossing community of Graytown show the enduring importance of water-adjacent development in this part of South Texas.

Aviation and infrastructure are prominent on the contemporary landscape, evidenced by Patton Air Park and the John B Connally Ranch Airport. The topography is shaped by several drainages, including Calaveras Cr, Mariana Cr, and Picosa Cr, while Encino Hill provides a distinct high point in the northern reach of the survey. The modern road network, featuring S Loop 1604 E and S Flores Rd, connects these rural communities to the expanding metropolitan reach of San Antonio.