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1950 Map of Bayamon NO

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bayamon NO
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Coastal sugar cultivation and early telecommunications infrastructure define this 1950 coastal landscape near Dorado. The American Railroad of Porto Rico cuts across the southern terrain, connecting the sugar settlement at Ingenio with the surrounding agricultural barrios of Media Luna and Mameyal. This era marks a transition from purely agrarian use to specialized federal and broadcast utility, evidenced by the large Reservación Naval and several prominent transmitter sites such as the Estación de Radio WIPR and Antenas de Radio WIBS.

Natural features including the expansive Ciénaga de San Pedro and the Río Cocal dominate the northern shoreline where the land meets the Océano Atlántico. Family-named agricultural hubs like Colonia Cantero and Colonia La Monserrate provide specific touchpoints for genealogical research into the local plantation workforce. The map also captures the distinct coastal geography of Bahía de Toa and local landmarks like Isla de las Palomas and Pta Corozo.