1946 Map of Adjuntas

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Cordillera Central mountain peaks dominate this 1940s landscape, reflecting a rugged interior where coffee production and subsistence farming shaped the local economy. The town of Adjuntas serves as the central hub, surrounded by a dense network of family-owned estates such as Hacienda Artau, Hacienda Santa Elena, and Hacienda La Gloria. These haciendas, often located near water sources like the Rio Arecibo and Rio Jauca, highlight the island's traditional agricultural structure before mid-century industrialization fully took hold. The presence of Central Pellejas indicates the importance of processing centers within the mountain valleys. To the south, the recently created Lago Garzas marks a significant hydraulic feature, while landmarks like the Iglesia de la Concepción Inmaculada and Iglesia de San Patricio anchor the spiritual life of the mountain communities.