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1953 Map of Schertz

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

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Randolph Field dominates the southeastern quadrant of this mid-century landscape, its distinctive circular street pattern and airfield layout providing a structured contrast to the surrounding Texas countryside. The area is defined by a dense network of major railroads including the Missouri Pacific, Missouri Kansas Texas, and Southern Pacific, which shaped the development of early settlements like Schertz, Selma, and Converse.

Along the banks of Cibolo Creek, the map records numerous historical markers of the community, from the Davenport Cem and Hermann Sons Cem to schools such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sch. Significant landmarks like the Radio Tower (WOAI) and the Blue Star Memorial Highway reflect the mid-century infrastructure and communication systems essential to the region's growth during the transition from agrarian to suburban-military utility.