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1950s Maps of Arecibo

Explore 15 historic maps of Arecibo from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Arecibo maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Camuy NE
    1950 Map of Camuy NE
    1950 Camuy NE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Hatillo and the surrounding barrios are captured in the mid-twentieth century as the rail lines still served the northern shore. Genealogists and historians can locate community centers like Lechuga and rural landmarks such as Iglesia Santa Teresita and the Escuela Eugenio María de Hostos.
  4. 1950 Map of Arecibo NO
    1950 Map of Arecibo NO
    1950 Arecibo NO
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Arecibo in the mid-twentieth century was a bustling nexus of sugar production and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through neighborhoods like Obrero or locate industrial sites like Central Cambalache and the American Railroad.
  7. 1950 Map of Camuy SE
    1950 Map of Camuy SE
    1950 Camuy SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern highlands of Hatillo and Arecibo are documented here at mid-century as traditional rural life meets new planning. Trace family lineages and local landmarks from Parcelas de Campo Alegre to the Estacion Cuchi rail stop.
  10. 1950 Map of Arecibo NE
    1950 Map of Arecibo NE
    1950 Arecibo NE
    1950 Print · USGS
    The coastal wetlands and barrios of Arecibo are captured here at the mid-point of the century as the region balanced agriculture with new aviation infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Poblado Santana or locate landmarks like the Arecibo Airport and the coastal Pta Caracoles.
  13. 1952 Map of Bayaney
    1952 Map of Bayaney
    1952 Bayaney
    1952 Print · USGS
    The mountains of north-central Puerto Rico appear in detail during the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by karst terrain and rural barrios. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Bayaney, Angeles, and family-named schools like Escuela Virgilio Acevedo.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Utuado, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Utuado, 1953 Print
    1952 Utuado
    1953 Print · USGS
    Utuado in the early fifties shows a mountain landscape transformed by hydroelectric power and the growing footprint of the town center. Local researchers can trace old barrios and landmarks such as Hacienda Carbonell, Iglesia San Pascual, and the expansive waters of Lago Dos Bocas.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Florida, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Florida, 1953 Print
    1952 Florida
    1953 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heartland of northern Puerto Rico comes alive in the early fifties, showing a dense landscape of historic haciendas and rural schools. Genealogists can trace family connections to estates like Hacienda San José or Hacienda Piedra Gorda and early social centers like the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Frontón.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Arecibo, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Arecibo, 1954 Print
    1953 Arecibo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Arecibo and its coastal surroundings are shown in the early 1950s, a period when the sugar industry and railroads still shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace the lines of the American RR of Porto Rico connecting Central Cambalache and Central Los Caños with the coastal port.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Barceloneta, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Barceloneta, 1954 Print
    1953 Barceloneta
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Puerto Rico in the early fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the sugar industry and the winding Rio Grande De Manati. Researchers can locate historic sugar mills like Central Plazuela and rural schools including Escuela Agustin Balseiro.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Utuado
    1957 Map of Utuado
    1957 Utuado
    1957 Print · USGS
    Utuado and the surrounding highlands are captured in the late fifties during a period of significant hydroelectric development. Researchers can locate family landmarks and rural communities such as Hacienda Carbonell, El Guano, and the Iglesia San Pascual.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Bayaney, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Bayaney, 1960 Print
    1957 Bayaney
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Puerto Rico’s interior barrios are captured here during a period of steady rural development in the late fifties. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Escuela Segunda Unidad de Josefa Linares, Iglesia Cristo Rey, and Matilde.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Camuy, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Camuy, 1960 Print
    1957 Camuy
    1960 Print · USGS
    The north coast of Puerto Rico is captured here in the late fifties, showing the development of coastal towns and rural hill settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate specific landmarks like Iglesia Santa Teresita, the Cementerio Municipal, and the winding course of the Río Camuy.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Barceloneta, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Barceloneta, 1961 Print
    1957 Barceloneta
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern coast of Puerto Rico in the late fifties shows a landscape defined by sugar production and the winding Río Grande de Manatí. Local researchers can trace family connections through numerous rural schools and industrial landmarks like Central Plazuela and Central Monserrate.
  40. 1957 Map of Florida, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Florida, 1961 Print
    1957 Florida
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Puerto Rico’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the late fifties, showing the interplay of town life and rural estates. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous named haciendas like Hacienda La Isolina and schools such as Escuela Segunda Unidad de Mameyes.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Arecibo, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Arecibo, 1961 Print
    1957 Arecibo
    1961 Print · USGS
    Puerto Rico's northern coast comes alive in this mid-century survey, centered on the growing port and sugar economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of Central Cambalache, the old American Railroad, and landmarks like the Faro and Hospital Jefferson.
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