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1957 Map of Ciales

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Ciales
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Rio Grande de Manati carves a deep path through this central mountain landscape, where the town of Ciales and the municipality of Morovis serve as the primary population centers. The map documents a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and numerous watercourses, including Quebrada Morovis and Quebrada San Lorenzo. Institutional life is well-represented through a network of rural schools and religious sites, such as the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Pozas and the Iglesia San Antonio.

Insights into mid-century agricultural patterns are evident near Hacienda Maria, while the terrain itself is punctuated by named peaks like Cerro de la Bandera and Cerro Gordo. This 1982 photorevision, based on earlier surveys, reveals how the Insular Route and local roads adapted to the complex geography of the Cordillera Central, connecting smaller barrios like Hato Viejo and Damian Abajo to the larger municipalities.