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1960 Map of Guayama

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Guayama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The coastal sugar economy and urban development of southern Puerto Rico are clearly visible in this mid-century topographic record. The industrial landscape is anchored by the Central Lafayette and Central Machete mills, which speak to the area's agricultural heritage. Large tracts of land like Hacienda Felicia and the Algarrobo barrio surround the growing city of Guayama. Near the coast, the municipality of Arroyo is divided into Pueblo Oeste and Pueblo Este, protected by a series of offshore reefs including Arrecife Corona and Arrecife Algarrobo.

The hydrography of the region is dominated by an intricate irrigation system, featuring the Canal de Guamani Oeste and Canal de Machete, which divert water from the Rio Guamaní to the fields. Coastal landmarks such as the Faro lighthouse at Punta Figuras and the Puente Blanco bridge reflect the infrastructure of the 1960s. Smaller communities like Cuatro Calles and Las Palmas provide critical reference points for genealogists tracing family roots in the municipalities of Guayama, Arroyo, and Patillas.