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1955 Map of Hollister

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Hollister
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Hollister serves as the focal point of this mid-century San Benito County survey, illustrating a period of significant regional growth before suburban expansion. The town center is densely detailed, featuring landmarks such as the San Benito Co HS & Jr Coll, Calvary Cem, and the Drive-in Theater. The surrounding landscape is a complex network of agricultural infrastructure and rural outposts, with numerous country schools like Pacheco Sch and Southside Sch serving outlying ranching communities.

To the east, the terrain rises into the Santa Ana Mtn and Three Sisters peaks, while the San Benito River winds through the valley floor near Tres Pinos. The transportation network is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and major arteries like the Pacheco Highway. Smaller settlements and family-named locations such as Dunneville, Cottage Corners, and Garcia Ranch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local family roots in the valley.