Old Maps of Arecibo for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 54 historic maps of Arecibo. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Arecibo.
Arecibo maps
(54)- 1938 Map of Camuy
1938 Camuy1938 Print · USGSCoastal life in northwest Puerto Rico during the late thirties is defined by the proximity of the American RR of Porto Rico to the sea. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural schools and churches like Escuela Juan L Pla and Iglesia Santa Teresita. - 1942 Map of Arecibo
1942 Arecibo1942 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1942 Map of Camuy
1942 Camuy1942 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1942 Map of Barceloneta
1942 Barceloneta1942 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1943 Map of Utuado NE
1943 Utuado NE1943 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1946 Map of Barceloneta
1946 Barceloneta1946 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1946 Map of Utuado
1946 Utuado1946 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1946 Map of Bayaney
1946 Bayaney1946 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1946 Map of Arecibo
1946 Arecibo1946 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1946 Map of Florida
1946 Florida1946 Print · USGSFlorida 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 - 1947 Map of Barceloneta SO
1947 Barceloneta SO1947 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1947 Map of Florida NO
1947 Florida NO1947 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1947 Map of Arecibo SO
1947 Arecibo SO1947 Print · USGSArecibo’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. - 1947 Map of Utuado NE
1947 Utuado NE1947 Print · USGSNorth 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. - 1947 Map of Arecibo SE
1947 Arecibo SE1947 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of Utuado NO
1947 Utuado NO1947 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of Bayaney NE
1947 Bayaney NE1947 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1950 Map of Camuy NE
1950 Camuy NE1950 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1950 Map of Arecibo NO
1950 Arecibo NO1950 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1950 Map of Camuy SE
1950 Camuy SE1950 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1950 Map of Arecibo NE
1950 Arecibo NE1950 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1952 Map of Bayaney
1952 Bayaney1952 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1952 Map of Utuado, 1953 Print
1952 Utuado1953 Print · USGSUtuado 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 - 1952 Map of Florida, 1953 Print
1952 Florida1953 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Arecibo, 1954 Print
1953 Arecibo1954 Print · USGSArecibo 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
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