Which is better: Canyon or Medina Lake Areas (San Antonio, Canyon Lake: houses, landscaping)

[Steel Man]

OK, here is one for all of you. Both Canyon and Medina Lakes are close to San Antonio. Which area (not just the lake) do you like better and why?

[210]

I prefer Medina Lake, because of the landscape as well as it is not as populated as Canyon. However, you can't go wrong with either.

[Steel Man]

I agree. If it was just the lake, then Canyon Lake would be my choice. Canyon Lake is getting too popular.

[texasdreamin]

One of the areas I will be looking to buy land in is in Canyon Lake. I will be there in exactly 60 days. Not sure I'll make the purchase there, though, as I've decided I want to be a teeny weeny bit more rural, without HOA. I will definitely check both of the areas out, though.

[neddy]

Medina lake is very pretty Caynon is to but getting very very crowded these days. Both are to low for me right now though! I want some rain!

[Steel Man]

Originally Posted by texasdreamin

One of the areas I will be looking to buy land in is in Canyon Lake. I will be there in exactly 60 days. Not sure I'll make the purchase there, though, as I've decided I want to be a teeny weeny bit more rural, without HOA. I will definitely check both of the areas out, though.

Here are some web sites that may be of help:

http://www.texashillcountry.com/cany...canyonlake.htm

(broken link)

[texasdreamin]

Thanks for the links. I had visited one of them, already. Just took a gander at the other. Could you upload the soil map for this area, like you did on the other thread? It would be nice to see where the good soil is. Have to try to remember all of the stuff I have to remember...flood plains, soil analysis, planned development, such as Trans Texas Corridor and so much more. Whew! Lots to remember, but glad for the info.

[Steel Man]

I am trying to find that map I posted, but no luck. Anyway, hill country soil is very rocky. I speak from personal experience as I live near it and I am always digging out good size rocks from my yard. Most people truck in top soil and I would put at least 4 inches down. Here is web site about Texas Hill Country landscaping.

http://www.sabot.org/gguide/hillc.htm (broken link)

[texasdreamin]

Because it is rocky, do you think it is good, buildable soil? I don't want to have to worry about my house cracking. What a worry that would be.

I just read the article. It was interesting. One of the things I hope to do is to blend in the natural habitat with my own landscaping. I would love an oasis. I hope to get enough acres that I can have a park-like setting. Also hope I'll have some boulder size rocks on the site. I guess I will certainly not have to buy any stones if I want a stone driveway. They'll be right on the property. How's that for saving money???

[Steel Man]

Definitely yes. The soil is good for building on. I have seen some houses built on fairly steep downhill slopes. You know, the ones with a 10 foot high slab in back. And I haven't heard of any homes sliding down the slopes like you hear about in California along the coast.

There are some building stone supply stores around here, so you shouldn't have much trouble finding a slab or two. Here is a typical store:

http://www.kellermaterial.com/