1955 Map of Central La Plata

About this map

The industrial operations at Central La Plata anchor the northeastern landscape of this interior Puerto Rican region, situated near the winding Rio Culebrinas. To the south, the Rio Grande de Anasco carves a deep valley through the mountains, separating the highlands of Casey Arriba and Naranjo from the northern barrios. This 1955 survey provides a clear view of an agrarian economy transitioning through the mid-20th century, where traditional landholdings like Hacienda Morales, Hacienda Esperanza, and Hacienda Mata remain prominent landmarks. The map also documents essential community infrastructure for the era, including the Centro Medico Barrio Espino and the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Anones, while tracing the path of the Old Rio Grande Road across the interior hills.