1953 Map of Barceloneta

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The Rio Grande De Manati snakes through this coastal landscape, defining the agricultural and industrial character of north-central Puerto Rico in the mid-1950s. The sugar industry is prominent here, centered around major installations like Central Plazuela and Central Monserrate. These mills are connected by a specialized network of railroads and local roads, including Desvío Greene, which served the transport of cane from the surrounding barrios. The northern coast is marked by the expansive wetlands of the Cienaga De Tiburones, stretching behind the coastal settlement of Islote.