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1970 Map of Guayama

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Guayama
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Guayama anchors this coastal survey, revealing the industrial and agricultural landscape of southeastern Puerto Rico as it appeared during the mid-to-late 20th century. The region's economy is clearly defined by sugar production, evidenced by the prominent Central Lafayette and Central Machete sugar mills, which served as focal points for nearby settlements like Arroyo and Pueblo Oeste. Large estates and named tracts such as Hacienda Felicia and Santa Elena are interspersed with an intricate network of irrigation canals, including the Canal de Guamaní and Canal de Patillas, which were essential for the local cane fields.

Along the coast, the Caribbean Sea meets land at landmarks like Punta Figuras and the Balneario de Arroyo. The map captures the early urbanization of the area, with purple tinting showing the expansion of residential zones around Rexmanor and Algarrobo. Transportation infrastructure of the era is represented by the coastal Pista de Aterrizaje and the winding paths of the Rio Guamaní and Rio Grande de Patillas.