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1972 Map of Cayey

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Cayey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Cayey sits at the northern edge of this landscape, serving as a hub where the Colegio Cayey-UPR and Escuela Rexford G Tugwell mark the town's mid-century educational growth. The terrain is defined by the Cordillera Central and the Sierra de Cayey, which create a complex network of ridges and deep valleys. Historic land use is evident in several named estates such as Hacienda Clavell, Hacienda Húcar, and Hacienda Julia, representing the agricultural heritage of the region.

Transportation through these heights is anchored by the Ruta Panoramica and PR-1, winding past landmarks like the Casilla del Gobernador and the Iglesia Sagrado Corazón El Toito. To the southwest, the Salinas Training Area Puerto Rico National Guard occupies a large portion of the Lapa district, while the Rio de la Plata flows through the northeast, reflecting the vital water systems of the interior.