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1921 Map of Hollister

Name: 1921 Topographic Map of Hollister
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The agricultural heart of San Benito County is captured in detail during the early 1920s, centered on the growing town of Hollister. The Southern Pacific railroad serves as the primary artery for the region, connecting smaller hubs like Tres Pinos and Dunneville to the broader California market. The landscape is defined by its transition from the flatlands of Bolsa de San Felipe to the rising elevations of the Diablo Range and Gabilan Range.

Evidence of a robust rural infrastructure is visible through a dense network of country schools, including San Justo School, Pacheco School, and Enterprise School. The hydrological character of the valley is shaped by the San Benito River and the Tequisquita Slough, while significant landmarks like the County Hospital and numerous family holdings such as Pacheco Ranch and Indart Ranch reflect the established settlement patterns of the era.