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1953 Map of Van Raub

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Van Raub and the surrounding Hill Country terrain are captured here in the early 1950s, a period before the rapid suburbanization of northern Bexar County. The landscape is defined by its watercourses, including Balcones Creek and Leon Creek, which carve through the limestone hills and valleys. Small community hubs like the Lower Balcones Sch and a local Cem reflect the rural social structure of the era, while the Southern Pacific railroad provides a primary industrial artery through the eastern half of the map. To the southeast, Leon Springs serves as a notable waypoint near the military grounds of Camp Stanley. The presence of the Concept Therapy Institute and a dedicated Ball Park near the rail line suggests a mix of traditional ranching life and emerging recreational or specialized land uses during this postwar window.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain