Old Maps of Las Piedras for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 34 historic maps of Las Piedras. 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 Las Piedras.


Las Piedras maps

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  1. 1945 Map of El Yunque
    1945 Map of El Yunque
    1945 El Yunque
    1945 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  2. 1946 Map of El Yunque
    1946 Map of El Yunque
    1946 El Yunque
    1946 Print · USGS
    Northeastern 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

  3. 1946 Map of Humacao
    1946 Map of Humacao
    1946 Humacao
    1946 Print · USGS
    Coastal Puerto Rico in the mid-forties was a landscape defined by the sugar industry and its specialized rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the worker colonias and railroads like the Ferrocarril de Pasto Viejo and Central Ejemplo.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1946 Map of Juncos
    1946 Map of Juncos
    1946 Juncos
    1946 Print · USGS
    Eastern Puerto Rico’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1940s, centered on the growing municipalities of Juncos and San Lorenzo. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family lands near the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Quebrada Honda and the fields of Eastern Sugar Associates.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1946 Map of Yabucoa
    1946 Map of Yabucoa
    1946 Yabucoa
    1946 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico during the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by its sugar industry and coastal mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the social geography of the era through the locations of Central Roig, Colonia Laura, and the heights of Cerro La Pandura.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1947 Map of Humacao SO
    1947 Map of Humacao SO
    1947 Humacao SO
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southeast Puerto Rico in the late 1940s reveals a landscape driven by sugar and steam. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Ferrocarriles and locate early residential areas like Colonia Electra, Patagonia, and Collores.

  7. 1947 Map of El Yunque SO
    1947 Map of El Yunque SO
    1947 El Yunque SO
    1947 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  8. 1947 Map of Juncos NE
    1947 Map of Juncos NE
    1947 Juncos NE
    1947 Print · USGS
    Juncos and its surrounding sugar lands are captured here in the late 1940s, just after the war. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Central Juncos mill and the rail lines of Eastern Sugar Associates along the Río Gurabo.

  9. 1947 Map of Juncos SE
    1947 Map of Juncos SE
    1947 Juncos SE
    1947 Print · USGS
    The interior of Las Piedras in the late 1940s reveals a network of mountain trails and municipal boundaries centered on Cerro Vistazo. Genealogists and historians can trace the headwaters of the Río Valenciano and Río Humacao through several municipal jurisdictions.

  10. 1947 Map of Yabucoa NE
    1947 Map of Yabucoa NE
    1947 Yabucoa NE
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico's sugar country and mountain barrios are documented in detail during the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace local family life near the Escuela Calabaza Arriba or industrial roots at Central Roig.

  11. 1947 Map of Humacao NO
    1947 Map of Humacao NO
    1947 Humacao NO
    1947 Print · USGS
    Eastern Puerto Rico in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the sugar industry and the mountains of the Caribbean National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of settlements like Pueblito del Rio and Melillas along the banks of the Rio Gurabo.

  12. 1952 Map of Humacao, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Humacao, 1953 Print
    1952 Humacao
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeast Puerto Rico in the early fifties shows a bustling agricultural landscape defined by the sugar industry and coastal rail. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous workforce settlements and family-named landmarks like Central El Ejemplo, Colonia Santa Teresa, and Pueblito del Rio.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1952 Map of Yabucoa, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Yabucoa, 1953 Print
    1952 Yabucoa
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico is documented here in the early fifties, showing the vibrant sugar-mill economy and coastal settlements of the era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families through sites like Central Roig, Parcelas Martorell, and the Escuela C S Ridley.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1952 Map of El Yunque, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of El Yunque, 1953 Print
    1952 El Yunque
    1953 Print · USGS
    The peaks of the Sierra de Luquillo are mapped here in the early fifties during a period of expanding forest management and rural education. Researchers can locate early forest facilities like the Area Recreo de la Mina and local landmarks like Escuela Malpica.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1952 Map of Juncos, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Juncos, 1953 Print
    1952 Juncos
    1953 Print · USGS
    Eastern Puerto Rico in the early fifties reveals a landscape of sugar production and mountain mining. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the barrio sectors of Juncos and San Lorenzo or locate the Mina de Hierro and Central Juncos.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of El Yunque, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of El Yunque, 1960 Print
    1958 El Yunque
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rainforest peaks and coastal valleys of eastern Puerto Rico are captured here in the late fifties. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life at Mameyes or locate local landmarks like the Escuela Malpica and the old Mina workings.

  17. 1958 Map of Juncos, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Juncos, 1960 Print
    1958 Juncos
    1960 Print · USGS
    Juncos and San Lorenzo are captured here during a period of industrial sugar production and rural educational growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Escuela Fraternidad Humana, the Central Juncos mill, and the inactive mine near Gurabo Arriba.

  18. 1958 Map of Humacao, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Humacao, 1960 Print
    1958 Humacao
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico is mapped here in the late fifties, showing the coastal sugar economy and mountain utility developments. Trace family roots in Humacao neighborhoods or find rural landmarks like Central El Ejemplo and the Planta Hidroeléctrica de Río Blanco.

  19. 1960 Map of Yabucoa, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Yabucoa, 1961 Print
    1960 Yabucoa
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico is mapped here in the early sixties, showing the vital sugar industry and mountain settlements before modern expansion. Genealogists can locate family sites like Laura and Columbia, or local institutions such as Escuela Matías Sánchez and Central Roig.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1967 Map of Humacao, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Humacao, 1969 Print
    1967 Humacao
    1969 Print · USGS
    Southeast Puerto Rico during the late sixties shows a landscape of growing towns and industrial sites near the coast. Genealogists can locate numerous local schools like Escuela Dra Isidra Vidal and trace historical transport lines like the Via del Ferrocarril.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1967 Map of Juncos, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Juncos, 1969 Print
    1967 Juncos
    1969 Print · USGS
    Juncos and the surrounding valley are captured in the late sixties, showcasing the intersection of industrial sites and dozens of rural schools. Researchers can trace the layout of Central Juncos, locate the Iglesia de la Placita, or find family-named sites like Escuela Manuel Torres.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1967 Map of El Yunque, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of El Yunque, 1969 Print
    1967 El Yunque
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Luquillo Mountains of Puerto Rico appear here in the late sixties as the island’s mountain interior and coastal barrios continued to develop. Researchers can trace rural school locations like Escuela Morovis and forest landmarks like Pico El Yunque.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 2013 Map of El Yunque, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of El Yunque, 2013 Print
    2013 El Yunque
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Las Piedras, including Sector Rosado, Palma Sola, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Juncos, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Juncos, 2013 Print
    2013 Juncos
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Las Piedras, including San Lorenzo, Juncos, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Yabucoa, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Yabucoa, 2013 Print
    2013 Yabucoa
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Las Piedras, including Yabucoa, Maunabo, and other nearby areas

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