1942 Map of Camuy

About this map

Rio Camuy carves a deep limestone canyon northward toward the Atlantic coast, serving as a prominent boundary between the municipal districts. The coastal settlements of Camuy and Hatillo are connected by the American R. R. of Porto Rico, which skirts the shoreline near prominent landmarks like Peñon Brusi and Pta Maracayo. Inland, the landscape is defined by a dense network of mountain roads such as Camino de Santiago and Camino Matojillo, leading to isolated communities like Alcantavilla and Pueblo Nuevo. This 1940s-era topography reveals a rural society centered on neighborhood parishes and agriculture, evidenced by Iglesia Santa Teresita and the numerous "Desvio" labels—likely rail sidings or bypasses—at Desvio Campo Alegre and Desvio Valencia. The mapping captures a specific moment before modern highway development, where traditional footpaths like Camino Lechuga still provided primary access to the interior hills.