1953 Map of Cayey

About this map

Cayey serves as the focal point of this mid-century topographical survey, situated at the crossroads of the Carretera Central and the Desvio. The landscape transitions from the urban core of Pueblo Norte and Pueblo Sur to the high ridges of the Cordillera Central and the Sierra de Cayey. Throughout the valley and slopes, agricultural legacies are evident in the placement of several large estates, including Hacienda Clavell, Hacienda Hucar, and Hacienda Julia. These rural nodes are connected by a network of quebradas and rivers, such as the Rio de la Plata and Rio Jajome, which define the municipal boundaries. Local social centers are marked by landmarks like the Escuela Rexford G Tugwell and religious sites including the Iglesia Sagrado Corazon and Capilla de Santa Marta. The presence of the U S Military Res and the Casa del Gobernador highlights the strategic and administrative importance of this mountain region in the early 1950s.