Old Maps of Palo Seco, Maunabo for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 16 historic maps of Palo Seco. 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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Palo Seco, Maunabo maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Punta Tuna
    1945 Map of Punta Tuna
    1945 Punta Tuna
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maunabo and Patillas appear here just after the war, showing the southeastern shoreline before modern development. Genealogists and historians can locate the Faro lighthouse at Pta Tuna, the Hacienda San Isidro, and the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Guardarraya.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1947 Map of Yabucoa SO
    1947 Map of Yabucoa SO
    1947 Yabucoa SO
    1947 Print · USGS
    The mountainous interior of southeastern Puerto Rico is captured here in the late 1940s as rural life followed the winding paths of the southern sierras. Genealogists and historians can trace the steep ridgelines of Pico Lebron or follow the waters of the Rio Maunabo and Quebrada Chinos.

  4. 1947 Map of Punta Tuna NO
    1947 Map of Punta Tuna NO
    1947 Punta Tuna NO
    1947 Print · USGS
    The southern coast of Puerto Rico during the 1940s reveals a landscape of agricultural estates and mountain ridges. Researchers can trace the legacy of Hacienda San Isidro or locate the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Guardarraya near the Rio Jacaboa.

  5. 1947 Map of Yabucoa SE
    1947 Map of Yabucoa SE
    1947 Yabucoa SE
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico is captured here in the 1940s, showing the agricultural heart of the coastal valleys. Genealogists can trace family lands near Colonia Garonne, the industrial site at Central Columbia, and the street grids of Yabucoa.

  6. 1947 Map of Punta Tuna NE
    1947 Map of Punta Tuna NE
    1947 Punta Tuna NE
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico's coastline in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by dramatic mountain ridges and the Caribbean Sea. Researchers can trace the rugged topography of the Sierra de Guardarraya and locate the historic Faro at Pta Tuna.

  7. 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

  8. 1952 Map of Punta Tuna, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Punta Tuna, 1953 Print
    1952 Punta Tuna
    1953 Print · USGS
    Maunabo's rugged coastline and the high peaks of the Sierra Palo Seco are captured here during the early fifties. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Faro at Pta Tuna, the Hacienda San Isidro, and several named barrios and schools along the coast.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 1960 Map of Punta Tuna, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Punta Tuna, 1961 Print
    1960 Punta Tuna
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southeast Puerto Rico meets the sea in the early sixties, showing the transition from mountain ridges to the Caribbean coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the estates of Hacienda San Isidro, the landmark Faro Punta Tuna, and the village of Recio.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2013 Map of Yabucoa, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Yabucoa, 2013 Print
    2013 Yabucoa
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Seco, including Yabucoa, Maunabo, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Punta Tuna, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Punta Tuna, 2013 Print
    2013 Punta Tuna
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Seco, including Sector Higuero, Sector Bordaleza, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Punta Tuna, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Punta Tuna, 2018 Print
    2018 Punta Tuna
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Seco, including Sector Higuero, Sector Bordaleza, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Yabucoa, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Yabucoa, 2018 Print
    2018 Yabucoa
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Seco, including Yabucoa, Maunabo, and other nearby areas

  15. 2024 Map of Punta Tuna, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Punta Tuna, 2024 Print
    2024 Punta Tuna
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico is mapped here in the modern era as the mountains meet the sea. Researchers can trace coastal settlements like Emajagua, visit the Cementerio Guardarraya, or locate the maritime landmark at Punta Tuna.

  16. 2024 Map of Yabucoa, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Yabucoa, 2024 Print
    2024 Yabucoa
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Puerto Rico is defined here by its dramatic transition from mountain peaks to fertile coastal plains. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Cementerio Municipal de Yabucoa, the streets of Maunabo, and rural clusters like Rosa Sanchez.

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