1942 Map of Barceloneta

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The Rio Grande de Manati meanders through a landscape defined by industrial sugar production and coastal wetlands during the early 1940s. The town of Barceloneta serves as a hub, positioned near the river's winding path toward the Atlantic Ocean. The region's economy is clearly anchored by the American Railroad of Porto Rico, which connects key production centers like Central Plazuela and Central Monserrate. These rail lines and spurs, such as Desvio Garrochales and Desvio Greene, illustrate the intensive logistics required to transport sugarcane from the surrounding fields to the mills.