1966 Map of Cabo Rojo

About this map

The southwestern tip of Puerto Rico is defined by the striking limestone headland of Cabo Rojo, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Mona Passage. This mid-century coastal landscape is characterized by its extensive Salinas salt pans and the protective reaches of the Bosque Estatal de Boquerón. Settlement patterns are concentrated in villages like El Combate and Pole Ojea, which supported local maritime and agricultural life. The interior rises toward the Sierra Bermeja and Peñones de Melones, while the coastline is punctuated by navigational and communications landmarks, including the historic Faro lighthouse and the Caribbean Bureau of Foreign Broadcast Service with its prominent Antena de Radio. Educational needs for these communities were met at the Escuela Sebastián Pabón Alves, located near the center of the Boquerón district.