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1964 Map of Aguas Buenas

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Aguas Buenas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The boundary of San Juan and Guaynabo passes through a landscape defined by rapid mid-century development and steep tropical terrain. Dense residential clusters like Beverly Hills and Villa Clementina contrast with the rugged interior hills of Cerro Marquesa and Altos de la Mesa. The northern edge is anchored by the urban expansion of Ponce de Leon and Santa Maria, while the southern reaches remain dominated by the agricultural and rural character of Aguas Buenas and Sumidero.

Central to the region's geography is the expansive Lago Loiza, created by the damming of the Rio Grande de Loiza, which twists through the eastern mountains near Trujillo Alto. This survey reveals the critical infrastructure of the era, from the numerous radio towers such as Antena de Radio (WAPA) to educational and social landmarks like the Leprocomio and the Antilles Military Academy. The map documents a transition point where ancient settlements like Saint Just began to integrate into the growing metropolitan sprawl of the capital region.