1950 Map of Aguadilla SO

About this map

Aguada sits along the northwestern coast of Puerto Rico in this mid-century preliminary topography, illustrating the intersection of maritime geography and colonial-era rail infrastructure. The American Railroad of Porto Rico tracks run parallel to the coastline, connecting the coastal barrios of Carrizal and Guaniquilla with the inland sugar economy. The map records several significant water features including the Río Ingenio, Río Culebra, and the Río Grande, which define the low-lying coastal plains before they reach the Océano Atlántico. Notable landmarks such as the Aguada Parada de Colón reflect local historical narratives of exploration, while the presence of the Desvío Guayabo suggest the localized transport and agricultural bypasses of the period. This survey detail, compiled from fieldwork spanning the 1920s to the late 1940s, provides an intricate look at the land divisions between the Municipio de Aguada and Municipio de Rincón.