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1942 Map of Arecibo

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

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The industrial sugar landscape of northern Puerto Rico centers on the massive Central Cambalache facility, situated along the meandering banks of the Rio Grande de Arecibo. This 1940 survey reveals an economy deeply tied to the sugar trade and coastal transit, evidenced by the extensive network of the American RR which connects the primary city of Arecibo with rural outposts like Estacion Cambalache.

To the east, the vast wetlands of the Caño Tiburones dominate the topography, interspersed with agricultural settlements such as Rincon Grande and Monte Grande. Along the rugged Atlantic coast, landmarks like Pta Morillos and the Puerto Arecibo harbor serve as critical points for maritime navigation. The map also documents numerous neighborhood sectors, including Obrero, San Luis, and Las Claras, providing a detailed look at local residency patterns during the early 1940s.