During this time he acquired title to extensive land holdings on the Edwards Plateau .
From 1854 -- 1861 Schleicher was surveyor of the Bexar Land District , which included most of the area from San Antonio to El Paso .
During this time Schleicher acquired title to extensive land holdings on the Edwards Plateau .
From 1854 -- 1861 Schleicher was surveyor of the Bexar Land District , which included most of the area from San Antonio to El Paso .