1946 Map of Ciales

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Rio Grande de Manati snakes through the center of this landscape, its deep valley carving a path between the mountain barrios of central Puerto Rico. The town of Ciales is perched along the river's western bluffs, while Morovis sits to the east, connected by a network of winding mountain roads and a Linea de Transmision. This mid-century survey captures an era of agrarian settlement and community hubs, evidenced by regional landmarks like the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Pesas and numerous religious centers including Iglesia San Antonio, Iglesia Ascension, and Iglesia del Niño Jesus. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive peaks such as Cerro Purron and Cerro Avispa, while the label for Minas southeast of San Lorenzo suggests a history of resource extraction in the river valley. The map clearly delineates the complex political boundaries between municipalities like Municipio de Ciales and Municipio de Morovis.