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1940 Map of Hollister

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Hollister
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Hollister anchors this central California valley landscape just before the mid-century, serving as a hub for the Southern Pacific railroad and a surrounding network of family ranches and rural schools. The map reveals a highly managed hydrologic system, where the San Benito River and Tequisquita Slough traverse the broad Bolsa de San Felipe. Significant investment in local infrastructure is evident through the numerous educational sites, from the Prunedale School in the north to the Vineyard School in the south.

Prominent landmarks such as the County Hospital and Hollister Airport indicate the town's role as a regional center, while outlying named properties like Indart Ranch and Swanson Ranch speak to the agricultural foundations of the area. The terrain rises sharply into the San Benito Range and the Santa Ana Valley, where the landscape transitions from the flat valley floor to prominent peaks like Messic Mtn and Santa Ana Mtn.