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1967 Map of Terrell Wells

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Terrell Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Kelly Air Force Base and Lackland AFB anchor the northern landscape of this Bexar County survey, reflecting the significant military presence south of San Antonio in the late 1960s. The urban expansion of the city is evident in neighborhoods like Columbia Heights and Terrell Wells, where a dense network of schools, including Harlandale High Sch and McCollum High Sch, serves the growing population. To the south, the terrain transitions into a more industrial and rural character defined by the winding paths of Leon Creek and the Medina River.

Key landmarks such as the Leon Creek Powerplant and an extensive Aqueduct system highlight the infrastructure supporting the region. Local history is preserved in sites like the Hernandez Cem and Lona China Cem, while the natural topography is marked by elevations such as Prickly Pear Hill and Red Oak Hill. Transportation routes, including the Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads, connect these southern outskirts to the central hub of San Antonio.