1950 Map of Arecibo NE

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The expansive Cénaga de Tiburones dominates this coastal landscape just east of the Arecibo city center, revealing a mid-century environment defined by wetlands and sugar-growing districts. Land use patterns follow the various barrios, including Santana, Islote, and Domingo Ruiz, where small settlements like Poblado Santana and Garrochales are concentrated along the main thoroughfares. Along the northern edge, the Océano Atlántico coastline is marked by distinct promontories such as Pta Caracoles and Pta Las Tunas, providing a natural boundary to the agricultural and transit-oriented interior. The presence of the Arecibo Airport and the Antenas de Radio (WKVN) signals the modern infrastructure development of the late 1940s, while the older R R (railroad) and Porto Rico road system continue to support the local economy. Water management is evident through features like the Zanja Desvío Valdez and Charco La Tembladera, illustrating how the marshy terrain was navigated and utilized.