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1955 Map of Tres Pinos

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Tres Pinos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Tres Pinos serves as a central hub in this mid-century portrait of San Benito County, where the valley floor transitions into the elevated terrain of Swanson Bluff and Cienega Del Gabilan. The landscape is defined by its watercourses, including the San Benito River and the winding Tres Pinos Creek, which supported the region's agricultural and ranching development. Cultural landmarks like Bolado Park and the Indart Ranch highlight the local social and economic activity of the era.

Rural education was clearly distributed across the valleys during this period, evidenced by the presence of Santa Ana School, Enterprise Sch, Southside Sch, and Santa Anita School. The transportation network is anchored by the Airline Highway, which cuts across the terrain near the Santa Ana Valley. This survey provides a look at the area before significant modern expansion, preserving the locations of windmills, water tanks, and early ranch boundaries.