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1947 Map of Bayamon

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Bayamon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Bayamón serves as a central hub in this mid-century portrait of northern Puerto Rico, where the coastal plains meet the rising hills of Mucarabones and Cerro Gordo. The landscape reflects a transitional period between agricultural dominance and strategic military development, evidenced by the expansive U S Naval Reservation and U S Military Reservation. Industrial activity is centered around the Central Juanita sugar mill, while the American RR provides the vital transport link across the northern reaches of Sabana Seca.

Coastal geography is defined by the Ensenada de Boca Vieja and the historic Bahía de San Juan, featuring landmarks like the El Cañuelo ruins and Punta Salinas. Local heritage is preserved in the location of the Cementerio Nacional de Puerto Rico and numerous established neighborhoods like Pueblo Viejo and Catano. The intricate network of coastal caños, such as the Caño de la Malaria, highlights the complex wetland environment that shaped early settlement patterns.