1953 Map of Barranquitas

About this map

Barranquitas and Aibonito anchor this mid-century mapping of the Puerto Rican interior, a landscape defined by the ridges of the Cordillera Central. The map documents a significant network of rural education, identifying numerous schools such as Escuela Segunda Unidad de Helechal and Escuela Segunda Unidad de Palo Hincado scattered throughout the barrios. The terrain is deeply incised by watercourses like the Río Usabón and Río Manatí, which have historically dictated the placement of settlements and agricultural holdings. Land use is captured through local landmarks like Hacienda Córcega and Casa Manresa, reflecting the area’s coffee and tobacco heritage. Prominent peaks including Cerro Farallón and Cerro Pulguillas rise above the dispersed population centers, illustrating the challenging topography that shaped the development of Pueblo Norte and Pueblo Sur.