1962 Map of Fajardo

About this map

The northeastern coast of Puerto Rico is characterized by a transition from the dense, mountainous reaches of the Caribbean National Forest down to the bustling maritime hubs of Fajardo and Luquillo. The map illustrates a landscape of coastal lagoons and jagged peninsulas, with Laguna Grande and Bahia Las Cabezas defining the northern tip. Urban expansion, highlighted in purple through 1982 revisions, radiates from the historic centers of Pueblo Sur and Pueblo Norte. To the south, the massive Roosevelt Roads Naval Reservation footprint begins to dominate the shoreline near Bahia Demajagua. Away from the main settlements, the rural economy is evident in place names like Mata de Platano and the scattered mountain schools such as Escuela Penon, while coastal tourism and recreation are marked by the Balneario Luquillo and the ferry-accessible Sonda de Vieques.