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1946 Map of Humacao

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Humacao
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Humacao sits as a bustling hub of agricultural and industrial activity in the mid-1940s, surrounded by a landscape defined by the sugar economy. The map reveals a dense network of industrial sites like Central Pasto Viejo and Central El Ejemplo, connected by the specialized Ferrocarril de Pasto Viejo and the broader Ferrocarriles de Puerto Rico line. In the town center, distinct neighborhoods such as Santo Domingo, San Francisco, and Santiago are clearly delineated, offering a precise look at urban density before later 20th-century expansion.

The northern reaches transition into the preserved wild of the Caribbean National Forest, while the lowland valleys are dotted with numerous colonias, including Colonia Santa Teresa and Colonia La Fe. This era captures a transition point where traditional agrarian settlements like Pueblito del Rio and Pueblito de los Perros thrived alongside heavy industrial rail infrastructure, illustrating the island's economic backbone during this period.