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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

The coastal landscapes and agricultural heartlands of Bayamón and Cataño are revealed in this mid-century survey, illustrating a period of transition between sugar production and industrial expansion. The presence of Central Juanita highlights the region's historical reliance on the sugar industry, while the U S Naval Reservation and U S Military Reservation indicate the strategic importance of the Bahía de San Juan during and after the war years.

Moving inland from the Océano Atlántico, the map details a complex network of waterways like the Río Bayamón and Río Palo Seco that defined local travel and irrigation. Cultural landmarks are densely plotted, including the Cementerio Nacional de Puerto Rico and the coastal ruins at El Cañuelo. Dozens of smaller settlements and agricultural colonies, such as Colonia La Monserrate and Colonia Cantero, provide a high-resolution look at the rural habitations that once dotted the hillsides of Candelaria and Mucarabones.