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1957 Map of Corozal

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Corozal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The town of Corozal serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a dense network of barrios including Cibuco, Abra, and Negro. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Río Cibuco and Río Lajas, which cut through sharp interior ridges like Cerro Santa Bárbara. This era shows a significant concentration of rural education and religious life, anchored by landmarks such as the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción and numerous regional schools like the Escuela Segunda Unidad Federico Degetau.

Secondary settlements such as Naranjito and Padilla appear connected by insular routes that navigate the complex topography. Genealogists will find particular value in the named schools and churches that served these upland communities, including the Escuela Vocacional José Padín and the Iglesia La Milagrosa. The map captures the municipio before the extensive modernization of the late 20th century, preserving the locations of family-centered landmarks and local creek names like Quebrada de los Muertos.