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1957 Map of Aguas Buenas

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Aguas Buenas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Aguas Buenas sits at the southwestern edge of this 1957 landscape, serving as a hub for the surrounding mountainous barrios. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Rio Grande de Loiza and the waters of Lago Loiza, which dominates the eastern half of the map. This era shows a community in transition, balancing agricultural roots with emerging infrastructure, evidenced by landmarks like the Leprosomio near Pueblo Seco and the Planta de Purificacion.

Education and communication are clearly mapped through several rural schools, including the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Cupey and Escuela Luis Santaella. The presence of multiple broadcast towers, such as the Antena de Radio (WAPA) and Antena de Radio (WKAQ-TV), reflects the region's growing connectivity. Scattered settlements like La Muda and Trujillo Alto are connected by a developing road network, while the rugged interior remains marked by local features like Cerro Marquesa and Aljibe las Curias.