1947 Map of Carolina

About this map

Carolina and its surrounding sugar-producing hinterlands are detailed in this survey conducted just before mid-century. The landscape is dominated by the industrial presence of Central Victoria, while numerous agricultural colonies like Colonia Las Mercedes and Colonia Santa Barbara are scattered across the alluvial plains. The map reveals the intricate water network essential to the region, from the winding Río Grande de Loíza to the marshy expanses of the Bosque Insular de Piñones. Along the coast, the transition from the Océano Atlántico to inland lagoons is marked by features such as Boca de Cangrejos and the Laguna de Piñones. Notable local landmarks include the Escuela Segunda Unidad de San Antón and the coastal settlement of Loíza Aldea, providing a clear record of the area's development before the rapid modernization of the late 20th century.