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1940s Maps of Arecibo

Explore 16 historic maps of Arecibo from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Arecibo's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Arecibo's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Arecibo maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Arecibo
    1942 Map of Arecibo
    1942 Arecibo
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Arecibo and its surrounding sugar lands appear in detail during the early 1940s, when the rail lines were the lifeblood of the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the neighborhoods of Arecibo or locate families near the Central Cambalache and Estacion Arecibo.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Camuy
    1942 Map of Camuy
    1942 Camuy
    1942 Print · USGS
    The northern coast of Puerto Rico is seen here during the pre-war era, where the coastal railroad linked bustling towns to the agricultural interior. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural neighborhoods like Pueblo Nuevo and landmarks such as Iglesia Santa Teresita or Estacion Luchi.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Barceloneta
    1942 Map of Barceloneta
    1942 Barceloneta
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern Puerto Rico’s sugar-driven economy is at its peak in the early 1940s, centered around the towns and massive centrals. Researchers can trace the extensive sugar rail network including the American Railroad of Puerto Rico and visit old communities like Palmas Altas and Central Plazuela.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Utuado NE
    1943 Map of Utuado NE
    1943 Utuado NE
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Puerto Rican interior during the early 1940s reveals a landscape of steep ridges and critical water resources near the Arecibo border. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Escuela Del Valle, Escuela Morales, and the shoreline of Lago Dos Bocas.
  13. 1946 Map of Barceloneta
    1946 Map of Barceloneta
    1946 Barceloneta
    1946 Print · USGS
    The northern coast of Puerto Rico in the 1940s reveals a landscape of industrial sugar mills and coastal wetlands. Genealogists can trace family connections through rural barrios like Sabana Hoyos or locate historic landmarks like Central Plazuela and the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Sabana Hoyos.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1946 Map of Utuado
    1946 Map of Utuado
    1946 Utuado
    1946 Print · USGS
    The mountain town of Utuado is captured here in the mid-1940s, just as the landscape was being reshaped by major hydroelectric projects. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Hacienda Carbonell or locate local landmarks like Iglesia San Pascual and the Planta Hidroelectrica near Lago Dos Bocas.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1946 Map of Bayaney
    1946 Map of Bayaney
    1946 Bayaney
    1946 Print · USGS
    The interior highlands of Puerto Rico are detailed here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of isolated ridges and river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace local history through named rural schools like Escuela La America and settlements such as Angeles and Bayaney.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1946 Map of Arecibo
    1946 Map of Arecibo
    1946 Arecibo
    1946 Print · USGS
    The industrial and coastal landscape of northern Puerto Rico is captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace the sugar economy through Central Cambalache, the American Railroad, and neighborhoods like Obrero and Miramar.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1946 Map of Florida
    1946 Map of Florida
    1946 Florida
    1946 Print · USGS
    Florida and the surrounding highlands of Puerto Rico are shown here in the 1940s, revealing a landscape of traditional mountain estates and rural schools. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Hacienda Las Abras and Hacienda Aldea or find local landmarks like the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Mameyes.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1947 Map of Barceloneta SO
    1947 Map of Barceloneta SO
    1947 Barceloneta SO
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northern Puerto Rico’s agricultural heartland is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the intricate social and industrial landscape of the karst region. Researchers can trace the Central Cambalache Railroad and historic settlements like Sabana Hoyos and Cruce Dávila.
  31. 1947 Map of Florida NO
    1947 Map of Florida NO
    1947 Florida NO
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Puerto Rico comes alive in this survey of the mountainous interior between Arecibo and Barceloneta. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named estates like Hacienda Las Abras and locate the growing settlement of Florida alongside the winding Río Yunes.
  34. 1947 Map of Arecibo SO
    1947 Map of Arecibo SO
    1947 Arecibo SO
    1947 Print · USGS
    Arecibo’s rural landscape and sugar industry are captured here in the 1940s, just as modern infrastructure began to expand through the limestone hills. Researchers can trace the layout of Central Los Caños and local centers like Dominguito and La Esperanza.
  37. 1947 Map of Utuado NE
    1947 Map of Utuado NE
    1947 Utuado NE
    1947 Print · USGS
    North of Utuado in the late 1940s, this landscape captures the vital water resources and hydroelectric power of the interior. Trace the rural school network at Escuela Jovales or study the shoreline developments near Lago Dos Bocas.
  40. 1947 Map of Arecibo SE
    1947 Map of Arecibo SE
    1947 Arecibo SE
    1947 Print · USGS
    The limestone hills and river valleys southeast of Arecibo are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the region's rural character. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Bajadero or locate the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Bajadero.
  43. 1947 Map of Utuado NO
    1947 Map of Utuado NO
    1947 Utuado NO
    1947 Print · USGS
    The rural interior between Arecibo and Utuado is captured in the late 1940s, revealing a landscape defined by the winding Rio Grande De Arecibo. Researchers can trace old roads through the Bosque Estatal De Rio Abajo and locate the Iglesia San Pascual.
  46. 1947 Map of Bayaney NE
    1947 Map of Bayaney NE
    1947 Bayaney NE
    1947 Print · USGS
    The northern interior of Puerto Rico is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the dense settlement patterns around Bayaney. Local historians can trace early property boundaries and rural roads near the Tanama and the municipal junctions of Hatillo and Arecibo.
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