1940s Maps of Canóvanas
Explore 13 historic maps of Canóvanas 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 Canóvanas'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.
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Start exploring Canóvanas's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
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(13)- 1940 Map of Carolina
1940 Carolina1940 Print · USGSNortheast Puerto Rico is shown here just before the era of rapid modernization, when sugar production dominated the coastal plains. Researchers can trace the layout of agricultural colonies like Colonia Monserrate and historic centers such as Loiza Aldea and Central Victoria. - 1941 Map of Rio Grande
1941 Rio Grande1941 Print · USGSCoastal Puerto Rico in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and agricultural estates. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands through the numerous named colonias like Colonia Blasini and Colonia Dolores, or locate early settlements such as Poblado Honduras.2 unique versions available - 1941 Map of Carolina
1941 Carolina1941 Print · USGSCoastal Puerto Rico at the start of the 1940s shows a landscape of sugar centrales and traditional settlements along the Atlantic. Researchers can trace family ties at Loiza Aldea, locate the rail spurs of Central Victoria, or explore the limits of the Bosque Insular de Piñones. - 1945 Map of El Yunque
1945 El Yunque1945 Print · USGSThe peaks of the Luquillo range rise sharply in the mid-1940s, showing the interior of the Caribbean National Forest before modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace old community sites like Mameyes (Palmer), the Escuela Casiano Cepeda, and the localized activity at La Mina. - 1946 Map of El Yunque
1946 El Yunque1946 Print · USGSNortheastern Puerto Rico is depicted here in the mid-1940s, showcasing the mountainous interior as it rises from the coast. Researchers can trace the trails and summits of the Luquillo National Forest or locate rural landmarks like Mameyes (Palmer) and the Escuela Casiano Cepeda.3 unique versions available - 1946 Map of Gurabo
1946 Gurabo1946 Print · USGSThe foothills and river valleys of northeastern Puerto Rico come alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural centers like Trujillo Bajo, Campo Rico, and the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Cacao.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Carolina
1947 Carolina1947 Print · USGSNortheast Puerto Rico is documented here in the late 1940s as a landscape of coastal lagoons and thriving sugar centrals. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous worker settlements like Poblado Sabana Abajo, Colonia Las Delicias, and Loíza Aldea.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of El Yunque SO
1947 El Yunque SO1947 Print · USGSThe rainforest peaks of eastern Puerto Rico are captured in this mid-century survey as they appeared before modern infrastructure reached deep into the mountains. Researchers can trace the high-altitude municipal boundaries near El Toro Southwest Peak and the source of the Río Grande de Loíza. - 1947 Map of Gurabo SE
1947 Gurabo SE1947 Print · USGSEastern Puerto Rico’s interior ridges and river valleys are captured here in the mid-1940s, just as the sugar economy still shaped local transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the settlement at Las Piñas and the sprawling footprint of Eastern Sugar Associates near the Río Gurabo. - 1947 Map of Gurabo NE
1947 Gurabo NE1947 Print · USGSNortheastern Puerto Rico in the late forties shows a rural landscape defined by the dense Caribbean National Forest and small hillside settlements. Genealogists and local historians can locate family homes near Cambute, Campo Rico, or the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Carruzos. - 1947 Map of Rio Grande
1947 Rio Grande1947 Print · USGSThe northeastern coast of Puerto Rico is captured here in the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by river deltas and sugar colonias. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in settlements like Poblado Honduras and Colonia Fortuna.3 unique versions available - 1947 Map of El Yunque NO
1947 El Yunque NO1947 Print · USGSThe foothills of the Luquillo Mountains are captured in detail during the late 1940s, showing the intersection of mountain terrain and local community. Genealogists can trace rural dwellings near Escuela Casiano Cepeda and the winding course of the Rio Espiritu Santo. - 1949 Map of Rio Grande SO
1949 Rio Grande SO1949 Print · USGSNortheast Puerto Rico is shown here in the late 1940s, where the coastal plains meet the mouths of major river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace the family-named agriculture centers like Colonia Mimi and early settlements such as Poblado Honduras.
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