1965 Map of Hollister

About this map

Hollister and the neighboring settlement of Amsterdam serve as the primary hubs for this high-desert agricultural region of southern Idaho in the mid-1960s. The local economy and infrastructure are clearly defined by the Union Pacific railroad corridor, which supports essential agricultural facilities like the Grain Elevator and a Checking Station along the main road. The landscape reveals a sophisticated water management system necessary for this environment, featuring an Aqueduct and several laterals that distribute water from Deep Creek Reservoir and the Lower Deep Creek Res. Beyond the irrigated fields, the terrain rises into more broken country characterized by Squaw Joe Canyon and Hoppers Gulch. Notable geothermal and natural water features are also present, including Nat-Soo-Pah Warm Spring and Goat Springs, providing a complete picture of how the community utilized both the rail and the limited water resources of the Snake River Plain.