1947 Map of El Yunque SE

About this map

Sierra de Luquillo peaks dominate this mid-century preliminary survey, capturing the high-altitude terrain of the Caribbean National Forest before major modern development. The map details the complex drainage system of the mountain range, where the headwaters of the Río Grande de Luquillo, Río Fajardo, and Río Blanco descend through sharp elevation changes. Geographers and historians will find significant interest in the early recreational infrastructure of the area, including the Area Recreo de la Mina and the established Ranger Station near Mte Britton. Significant landmarks like Pico El Yunque and Roca El Yunque are precisely plotted, showing the trail and summit topography of one of the Caribbean's most distinctive ecological zones. The presence of a Mina in the northeast quadrant points to localized resource extraction occurring within the forest boundaries during this era.