1947 Map of Aguas Buenas NO

About this map

Guaynabo serves as the primary urban hub in this mid-century topographic study, which captures the interior of Puerto Rico before the extensive suburban development of later decades. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Rio Guaynabo and the prominent Cerro Magueyes, with several small settlements such as La Esperanza and El Murao dotting the mountainous terrain. The map provides a detailed view of the municipal boundary between the Municipio de Guaynabo and the Municipio de Rio Piedras. Significant local landmarks include the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Caimito and a Cantera (quarry), illustrating the educational and industrial infrastructure of the era. The dense network of trails and secondary roads connecting places like La Muda and El Laberinto reflects a rural economy still largely dependent on local topography and traditional routes.