1919 Map of San Benito

About this map

The San Benito River winds through this rugged section of the Call Mountains during the late 1910s, defining a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and remote mountain schools. The topography is dominated by steep ridges like Chemise Ridge and the prominent Sugar Loaf peak, with early transit routes such as the Hollister Road and New Idria Road providing the only reliable passage through the terrain. Evidence of early California industry appears at the Bradford Mine, while the southern reaches of the map highlight the early boundaries of Pinnacles Nat Mon.