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1955 Map of Hollister

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Hollister
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Hollister serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the junction of the Hollister Valley and San Juan Valley. The downtown grid reveals significant local institutions, including the San Benito County Courthouse and the San Benito County HS and Jr College. To the west, the Southern Pacific railroad line marks the industrial and agricultural corridor, while the San Benito River winds past the town's edge.

The landscape transitions dramatically to the southwest into the Gabilan Range, where the notable San Andreas Rift Zone creates a distinct linear depression through the terrain. Within these highlands, Fremont Peak State Park occupies the summit area near Gabilan Peak. Rural education and community life are well-documented through scattered landmarks such as Vineyard Sch, Union Sch, and St Francis Retreat, providing a detailed look at the county's mid-century rural-to-urban layout.