1942 Map of Camuy

About this map

Camuy and Hatillo anchor the northern coastline of this 1940s survey, where the American R R of Porto Rico parallels the shore of the Oceano Atlantico. The landscape is defined by the deep carving of the Rio Camuy, which winds through varied terrain types including the Cienagas and Abra Honda. Inland, the map reveals a dense network of mountain communities and family-named roads like Camino Matojillo and Camino de la Cuesta. This era captures a distinct transition as the coastal rail economy served agricultural sectors, evidenced by the Salto Maquina and various local stations. Cultural landmarks are prominent throughout the barrios, including the Iglesia Santa Teresita and Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal, providing a look at the social heart of rural settlements like Campo Alegre and Pueblo Nuevo before mid-century modernization.