1947 Map of Isla De Vieques 2

About this map

Laguna Algodones and the neighboring Laguna Monte Largo sit along the northern coast of this island landscape, where the topography of the 1940s reveals a complex network of coastal lagoons and jagged hills. This coastal area is dominated by significant elevations such as Cerro Bone and Cerro Palomas, which overlook the northern waters of the Sonda De Vieques. The southern shoreline is deeply indented by various bays, including the large expanse of Ensenada Honda and the smaller Bahía de la Chiva, protected by the offshore Isla Chiva. The map illustrates a primarily natural environment during the mid-twentieth century, marked by winding trails and occasional structures that hint at the era's local activity near features like Playa Grande and Puerto Diablo. To the east, the isolation of Laguna Puerto-Diablo reflects the quiet, undeveloped character of the island’s interior before more modern shifts in land use.