1940 Map of Hollister

About this map

Hollister serves as the central hub of this 1940 tactical map, situated at the crossroads of a developing agricultural valley and the Southern Pacific rail line. The landscape is defined by the San Benito River and the broad alluvial plains of the Llano Del Santa Clara Valley and Bolsa De San Felipe. The presence of numerous small educational institutions, such as Anasymas School, San Justo School, and Fairview School, alongside family-named holdings like Pacheco Ranch and Swanson Ranch, indicates a dispersed rural population supported by local ranching and farming operations. To the southeast, the settlement of Tres Pinos marks the rail terminus near Bolado Park, while infrastructure like the Hollister Airport and County Hospital reflect the growing civic needs of San Benito County just before the mid-century.