1955 Map of Hollister

About this map

Hollister serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the fertile expanse of the Hollister Valley and San Juan Valley. The town's layout is meticulously detailed, showing academic landmarks like the San Benito Joint Union High Sch and Fremont Sch, alongside medical facilities such as Hazel Hawkins Hospital. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic topography of the San Andreas Rift Zone, which carves through the Gabilan Range and Hollister Hills. Water management is evident through the San Justo Reservoir and the course of the San Benito River. To the south, the State Vehicular Recreation Area occupies the rugged terrain near Bird Creek and Cienega Creek, illustrating the region's shift toward public land management and recreational use within the complex geology of the rift zone.