1942 Map of Camuy

About this map

The American RR of Porto Rico hugs the northern coastline, connecting the seaside settlements of Camuy and Hatillo during the late 1930s. This coastal plain quickly transitions into a complex interior landscape defined by the deep, winding canyon of the Rio Camuy. The map reveals a highly localized transportation network where traditional routes like the Camino de Santa Isabel and Camino de Ojo de Agua traverse the hills, linking numerous rural neighborhoods and family estates. The social fabric of the era is marked by several denominational landmarks, including the Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal and the Iglesia Episcopal. Further inland, the presence of specialized rail sidings or stops such as Estacion Luchi and various "Desvio" points—including Desvio Green and Desvio El Saco—points toward a rural economy deeply integrated with the sugar or agricultural transport of the period.