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1946 Map of Cayey

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Cayey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The mountain town of Cayey serves as a focal point for this 1940s survey of the Cordillera Central in Puerto Rico. The landscape is defined by its agricultural heritage, prominently featuring several large estates including Hacienda Clavell, Hacienda Húcar, and Hacienda Julia. These haciendas, along with smaller settlements like Buena Vista and La Plena, suggest a rural economy centered on the high valleys and steep slopes of the interior. The historic Carretera Central winds through the northern portion of the quadrangle, reflecting the vital transport link across the island's spine.

Religious and civic landmarks are scattered throughout the hills, from the Capilla de Santa Maria to the Casa del Gobernador. Water sources like the Rio de la Plata and Rio Lapa carve through the terrain, which rises to prominent heights at Peñon de los Soldados and Cerro Avispa. The map also captures several distinct municipal boundaries, such as those for Municipio de Salinas and Municipio de Cayey, highlighting the administrative divisions of the era.