1940 Map of San Benito
USGS Topo · Published 1947About this map
San Benito serves as a central hub for this rural California landscape, where the San Benito River and Tres Pinos Creek carve through the California Mountains. The map reveals a decentralized community reliant on a network of one-room schoolhouses, including Cottonwood School, Live Oak School, and Emmett School, reflecting the era's educational infrastructure. Transportation is anchored by the Hollister and New Idria Road, which connects various remote ranching operations like Los Muertos and Elkhorn Ranch.
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Editions of this 1940 San Benito Map
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