1957 Map of Arecibo

About this map

Arecibo stands as a prominent coastal hub at the mid-century, where the Río Grande de Arecibo meets the Atlantic Ocean. The urban core is flanked by the distinct neighborhoods of Miramar and San Felipe, while the industrial strength of the era is evident in the Central Cambalache and Central Los Caños sugar mills. The landscape is defined by the massive drainage project of the Ciénaga Tiburones and the meandering paths of the Río Tanamá and Río Santiago.