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1942 Map of Aguadilla

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Aguadilla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, sits at the intersection of a complex coastal landscape and early twentieth-century infrastructure during this 1942 edition. The American Railroad snakes along the coastline, connecting numerous railroad stops like Desvío Jiménez and Desvío Victoria, which served the local economy and agricultural transport. The town core is dense with historic landmarks, including the Iglesia Aguadilla and the coastal Parque de Colón.

To the south, the winding course of the Río Culebrinas and its various channels like Caño Madre Vieja define the low-lying terrain near Espinar and Coloso. The northern heights are dominated by the Pta Borinquen L H (Lighthouse) and the settlement of Maleza Baja. This survey illustrates a period of transition where traditional land patterns meet the strategic importance of the Atlantic Ocean coastline, marked by named features such as Cerro Vigía and the Carretera Militar.