1950s Maps of Río Grande

Explore 9 historic maps of Río Grande 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 Río Grande'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.
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Start exploring Río Grande's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Río Grande maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Rio Grande SE
    1950 Map of Rio Grande SE
    1950 Rio Grande SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    The coastal plains and foothills of northeast Puerto Rico are detailed here at the midpoint of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure from Colonia Carmelita to the Escuela Picudas.

  2. 1952 Map of Gurabo, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Gurabo, 1953 Print
    1952 Gurabo
    1953 Print · USGS
    The valleys and peaks of eastern Puerto Rico are captured here in the early fifties, showing the rural development of the Gurabo region. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and community hubs like Trujillo Bajo, Escuela Manuel Agosto, and the Cementerio Rural de Gurabo.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1952 Map of Fajardo, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Fajardo, 1953 Print
    1952 Fajardo
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Puerto Rico in the early fifties reveals a landscape dominated by the sugar industry and coastal development. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family-named estates like Colonia San Miguel or Colonia Josefa, and trace the path of the FAJARDO DEVELOPMENT railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Gurabo, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Gurabo, 1956 Print
    1955 Gurabo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Gurabo and the surrounding highlands are captured here during a period of agricultural and educational expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through labeled landmarks like Trujillo Bajo, Escuela Abraham Lincoln, and the Cementerio Rural de Gurabo.

  6. 1956 Map of Rio Grande, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Rio Grande, 1958 Print
    1956 Rio Grande
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Puerto Rico comes to life in the 1950s, showing a landscape of sugar-era settlements and river deltas. Genealogists can locate specific homesteads at Poblado Honduras or trace community roots at Colonia Dolores and Comunidad Dolores.

  7. 1957 Map of Gurabo, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Gurabo, 1959 Print
    1957 Gurabo
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Puerto Rican interior near the confluence of the Rio Gurabo and Rio Grande de Loiza comes alive in this late 1950s survey. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Cementerio Rural de Carruzos and local schools like Escuela Manuel Lebron.

  8. 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.

  9. 1958 Map of Fajardo, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fajardo, 1960 Print
    1958 Fajardo
    1960 Print · USGS
    The northeastern coast of Puerto Rico in the late fifties shows a landscape of growing port towns and deep-rooted agricultural barrios. Researchers can trace family ties through Pueblo Norte, find coastal landmarks like Playa Sardinera, and locate the early boundaries of the Roosevelt Roads Naval Reservation.

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