1942 Map of Central La Plata

About this map

Central La Plata stands as a focal point in this 1940s landscape, illustrating the industrial and agricultural patterns of western Puerto Rico. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Rio Grande de Añasco and the Rio Culebrinas, which carve through a network of named barrios such as Cerro Gordo, Alto Sano, and Miraflores. The presence of several large estates, including Hacienda Morales and Hacienda Casei, reflects the area's deep-rooted landowning traditions. Infrastructure for the local population is evident through features like the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Añones and the Centro Medico Barrio Espino. Numerous creeks, such as Quebrada Majagua and Quebrada Higuillo, crisscross the ridges and valleys, highlighting a complex drainage system that dictated the placement of early settlements and agricultural plots.