1970 Map of Central Aguirre

About this map

Central Aguirre and the surrounding sugar-producing landscape on the southern coast of Puerto Rico appear here at a moment of industrial transition. The settlement pattern is anchored by the large sugar mill complexes of Central Aguirre and Central Guamani, which drove the local economy and defined the development of neighboring communities like Coqui and San Felipe. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the era, from the residential clusters for workers to the Pista de Aterrizaje and the extensive water management systems including Lago Melania and various irrigation canals.