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1960 Map of Cayey

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cayey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The mountain town of Cayey serves as a focal point in this 1960 topographic study, which captures the intersection of urban growth and agricultural tradition. To the north, the residential sectors of Pueblo Norte and Pueblo Sur are densely mapped, featuring civil landmarks like the Escuela Rexford G Tugwell and the expansive Henry Barracks Military Res. The map documents a transition from the town center into the Sierra de Cayey, where the landscape is defined by coffee and tobacco-growing heritage at Hacienda Clavell and Hacienda Húcar.

Remote mountainous terrain dominates the southern half, punctuated by prominent peaks such as Cerro de la Tabla and Cerro Avispa. The intricate drainage network of the Río de la Plata and Río Majada provides a look at the natural boundaries of various barrios, including Jajome Bajo and Quebrada Yeguas. This survey is particularly useful for locating cultural markers like the Iglesia Sagrado Corazon El Torito and the Casilla del Gobernador.