1952 Map of Guayama

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The sugar economy of mid-century Puerto Rico is on full display across this coastal landscape, where the agricultural and industrial infrastructure of the southern shore is meticulously documented. The regional centers of Guayama and Arroyo anchor a terrain dominated by large-scale production, evidenced by the presence of Central Machete and Central Lafayette. Irrigation and water management are prominent, with the Canal de Guamani Oeste and Canal de Guamani Este cutting through the foothills to serve the sprawling colonias. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous named worker settlements and estates, including Colonia Vives, Colonia Santa Elena, and Hacienda Felicia. Along the coast, the Faro Pta Figuras lighthouse stands as a vital maritime landmark near the waters of Puerto Arroyo.