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1957 Map of Hernandez Valley, 1967 Print
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1957 Map of Hernandez Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Hernandez Valley and the surrounding Diablo Range foothills are documented here in the late 1950s, revealing a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and mineral exploration. The San Benito River winds through the central terrain, bordered by steep ridges like Buck Ridge and Cottonwood Ridge. Ranching history is deeply etched into the geography through names like the Lew Smith Ranch and Hepsedam Ranch, while the presence of the Bitterwater-Tully School suggests a community hub for the scattered residents of the Bitterwater Valley. Industrial activity is noted by the Firefly Mine and several scattered oil wells and tanks near Vallecitos. The primary transit corridor of the Airline Highway cuts through the western valleys, providing a vital link for the remote settlements of Lonoak and the various cattle operations that define this region of San Benito County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.3 x 21.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain