1947 Map of Barceloneta SE

About this map

The Central Monserrate sugar mill stands as a prominent industrial landmark on the north bank of the Rio Grande de Manati, anchoring this mid-century survey of the coastal plain. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the alluvial valley and the intricate karst topography that rises to the south. Transport during this era is dominated by the American Railroad de Porto Rico, which skirts the northern edge of the terrain to serve the local sugar industry and connect the coastal settlements. Extensive barrio divisions including Bajura Afuera, Florida Afuera, and Rio Arriba Poniente illustrate the dense administrative patchwork of the region. The map reveals a mix of clustered settlements like El Cachete and scattered rural habitations linked by a burgeoning Linea de Transmisión, reflecting the post-war modernization of the Puerto Rican interior.