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1940s Maps of Lapa, Salinas

Explore 10 historic maps of Lapa 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 Lapa'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.
  • 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Lapa's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Lapa, Salinas maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Central Aguirre
    1945 Map of Central Aguirre
    1945 Central Aguirre
    1945 Print · USGS
    The southern coast of Puerto Rico was dominated by sugar production and coastal trade at the end of World War II. Researchers can trace the industrial infrastructure of Central Aguirre, the rail connections to Puerto Jobos, and old estates like Hacienda Mercedes.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1945 Map of Salinas
    1945 Map of Salinas
    1945 Salinas
    1945 Print · USGS
    The southern coast of Puerto Rico comes alive in this mid-century survey of the sugar-driven economy and maritime geography. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of local estates like Hacienda Margarita and the industrial hub at Central Caribe.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Coamo
    1946 Map of Coamo
    1946 Coamo
    1946 Print · USGS
    The town of Coamo and its surrounding haciendas are captured in the mid-1940s just as the historic mountain roads were modernizing. Genealogists and local historians can locate family estates like Hacienda Esmeralda and Hacienda San José or trace the route to Baños de Coamo.
  10. 1946 Map of Cayey
    1946 Map of Cayey
    1946 Cayey
    1946 Print · USGS
    The central mountains of Puerto Rico are captured here in the mid-1940s, centered on the growing town of Cayey. Local historians can trace agricultural roots at Hacienda Clavell and Hacienda Julia, or locate early religious landmarks like the Capilla de Santa Maria.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1947 Map of Cayey NO
    1947 Map of Cayey NO
    1947 Cayey NO
    1947 Print · USGS
    The mountain interior of Puerto Rico is captured here in the 1940s, showing the intersection of four municipalities along the Cordillera Central. Researchers can trace the steep terrain around Las Tetas and the early layout of Proyecto Vazquez and Vertedero.
  16. 1947 Map of Cayey SO
    1947 Map of Cayey SO
    1947 Cayey SO
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southern Puerto Rico was defined by traditional estates and military land use in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Hacienda Clavell, the settlement at La Plena, and the Capilla de Santa Marta.
  19. 1947 Map of Salinas NE
    1947 Map of Salinas NE
    1947 Salinas NE
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Puerto Rico's sugar-driven economy is on full display in the 1940s as rail lines and irrigation canals crisscross the plains. Genealogists can locate specific estates like Hacienda Teresa and Colonia Esperanza near the town of Salinas.
  22. 1947 Map of Coamo NE
    1947 Map of Coamo NE
    1947 Coamo NE
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Puerto Rican interior in the late 1940s is shown here along the high ridges of the Cordillera Central. Trace rural life near the Escuela Federico Degetau and the settlements of Jácana and La Guaba before modern development altered the valley floors.
  25. 1947 Map of Coamo SE
    1947 Map of Coamo SE
    1947 Coamo SE
    1947 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Salinas and Coamo is documented here just after the war, showing a region of traditional haciendas and military installations. Researchers can locate the grounds of Hacienda Lago and trace the paths of Río Jueyes and Río Majada.
  28. 1947 Map of Central Aquirre NO
    1947 Map of Central Aquirre NO
    1947 Central Aquirre NO
    1947 Print · USGS
    The sugar-producing coast of southern Puerto Rico comes to life in the 1940s as the industry reached its peak. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of Central Aguirre, the worker housing at Coquí, and the vital irrigation of the Canal de Patillas.
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