1942 Map of Aguadilla

About this map

Aguadilla and the northwestern coastline of Puerto Rico are defined by the American Railroad corridor, which connects several inland and coastal barrios during the mid-twentieth century. The landscape is a mix of agricultural and military importance, evidenced by the large Reservación Militar at Maleza Baja and industrial sites like Coloso. In the town of Aguadilla, social and civic landmarks such as the Iglesia, Parque de Colon, and the Acueducto are clearly mapped, while the surrounding hills include notable elevations like Cerro Vigia and Cerro San Jose. Smaller rail stops, including Desvio Camaceyes and Desvio Jimenez, suggest a period of active rail transport for both passengers and the local sugar economy. The drainage of the Rio Culebra and Rio Guayabo into the Aguadilla Bay illustrates the coastal hydrology before later urban expansion shifted these drainage patterns.