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1955 Map of Hollister

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Hollister
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Hollister anchors this mid-century survey, showcasing a growing agricultural and civic hub at the intersection of the Southern Pacific railroad and the San Benito River. The landscape is sharply defined by the San Andreas Rift Zone, which carves a distinct northwest-southeast path across the quadrangle, separating the Hollister Valley from the rising peaks of the Gabilan Range.

Education and community infrastructure are remarkably detailed, from the central San Benito County HS and Jr College to outlying rural institutions like San Justo Sch and Vineyard Sch. Along the southern slopes, Fremont Peak State Park overlooks a complex network of canyons including North Canyon and Steinbeck Canyon. The transition from the town's grid to the orchards and vineyards of Cienega Valley illustrates the region's historical reliance on both transit and the fertile river basin.