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1960 Map of Adjuntas

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Adjuntas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The town of Adjuntas serves as the central hub of this 1960 revision, situated in a high-elevation landscape defined by the drainage of the Rio Grande de Arecibo. The map documents a traditional agricultural economy transitioning into the mid-20th century, characterized by numerous named haciendas such as Hacienda La Esperanza, Hacienda Tres Hermanas, and Hacienda Jauca. These estates, often located in the steep terrain of barrios like Pellejas and Garzas, represent the legacy of the region's coffee and fruit production.

Water management and local education are prominent, with reservoirs like Lago Garzas and Lago Pellejas providing infrastructure for the valley. Civic life is anchored by landmarks like the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepcion and a network of rural schools, including the Escuela Lucas Valdivieso and Escuela Segunda Unidad Salto Arriba. The presence of a Planta de Filtracion near the town center reflects the ongoing development of public works overseen by Secretary Francisco Lizardi.