Bandera County Texas map — Bandera County follows the Medina River through rugged limestone country, from Bandera toward lake communities in the east and canyon valleys in the west.
Download the Bandera County map
- Map file: County reference map
- File format: ZIP
Table of Contents
Quick Facts
- State: Texas
- County: Bandera County
- County seat: Bandera
- Mapped places: Bandera, Medina, Lakehills, Vanderpool
- Natural features: Medina River, Medina Lake, limestone hills and canyons
- Main routes: State Highway 16, FM 337
What the Map Shows
Bandera lies east-central, Lakehills east near Medina Lake, Medina west, and Vanderpool farther west.
County Layout and Location
State Highway 16 serves Bandera, while FM 337 follows winding western valleys. The Medina River links several settled areas through the hills.
Local Context
Difficult terrain kept railroads out and favored ranching over broad crop farming. Cattle drives, sheep, Angora goats, wool, mohair, and ranch tourism shaped the county.
Ways to Use This Map
- Compare the lake and western valley sides
- Trace the Medina River through the county
- Locate Vanderpool in the rugged west
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vanderpool relative to Bandera?
It lies west in higher limestone canyon country.
Why did railroads bypass the county?
Steep hills and winding valleys made construction difficult.
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