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2019 Map of Southton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park preserves a vital corridor of the city's heritage, where the San Antonio River and historic irrigation features like the Espada Ditch shaped the landscape long before modern urbanization. This map captures the intersection of colonial history and 20th-century aviation, featuring both the Mission Espada Cem and the extensive grounds of Brooks AFB. The spatial relationship between the river and the various settlements, such as Bergs Mill and Southton, illustrates how the water spurred development from early agriculture to later industry.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the southeastern reaches, with US Hwy 281 and several access roads framing the urban expansion. Significant water bodies like Mitchell Lake and Victor Braunig Lake are prominent landmarks, while Stinson Municipal Airport anchors the aviation history of the district. For genealogists and local historians, the proximity of Mission Burial Park to the historic mission sites offers a concrete connection to the family histories of south San Antonio.