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1950 Map of Bayamon NE

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bayamon NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The coastal interface of the Bahía de San Juan and the Océano Atlántico defines this mid-century survey. The landscape is dominated by the marshy expanse of the Ciénaga de los Cucharillas and the winding course of the Río de Bayamón as it approaches the sea. Settlement patterns are concentrated in the bustling harbor town of Cataño and the smaller coastal community of Palo Seco, with the rural barrios of Sabana Seca and Palmas extending inland.

Defense and navigation history are evident at the mouth of the bay, where Isla de Cabras and the El Cañuelo (Ruinas) sit across from Pta del Morro. This era shows a mix of traditional land divisions, such as Hato and Plantaje, alongside modern infrastructure like the Estación de Radio de CAA. The map captures the transition from a delta-driven agricultural economy toward the urban expansion of the San Juan metropolitan area.