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1957 Map of Bayaney

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bayaney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Deeply incised river valleys and dispersed agricultural settlements define this mid-century portrait of northwestern Puerto Rico. The rugged interior is carved by the Río Tanamá, Río Camuy, and Río Guajataca, creating a landscape of steep hills and hidden pockets where community life centered around local schools and churches. Evidence of rural development is seen in the numerous educational outposts, including the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Santiago Palmer and the Escuela Domingo Arana Márquez.

Local landmarks such as Cerro Palma and Cerro La Torre rise above neighborhoods like Bayaney and Matilde. The map documents the intricate network of secondary roads, such as Route 129 and Route 111, which connected these upland barrios. Religious centers like Iglesia Cristo Rey and the Iglesia Sociedad Espiritista provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing family roots through the municipalities of Hatillo, Lares, and Utuado.