1958 Map of Cayo Icacos

About this map

The Faro de Cabo San Juan stands as a primary sentinel on the northeastern tip of Puerto Rico, overlooking the complex reef systems and cays that define this coastal landscape. This survey documents the archipelago-like features of La Cordillera, a chain of small islands including Cayo Icacos, Cayo Ratones, and Cayo Diablo that stretch into the Atlantic Ocean. The map reveals the intricate maritime environment of the Rada Fajardo and Sonda de Vieques, where land and sea intermingle at Laguna Grande and various reefs such as Arrecife Roncador. This record is particularly valuable for understanding the bathymetry and shoreline configuration of these keys, including the larger Isla Palominos and Isla de Ramos, during the late 1950s before significant modern development altered the island's coastal fringes.