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2018 Map of Isla De Vieques Central OE S

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Isla De Vieques Central OE S
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Esperanza serves as the primary coastal settlement on this southern portion of Isla de Vieques, where the landscape transitions from the heights of Cerro Sonadora and Cerro Caracas down to a series of protected bays and inlets. The map details a complex shoreline of bio-luminescent waters and sandy stretches, including Puerto Mosquito and the broad curve of Playa Sun Bay. Much of the eastern terrain is occupied by the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge, indicating the conservation status of these former naval lands.

Several seasonal watercourses, or quebradas, drain the interior hills, such as Quebrada Pilón and Quebrada La Mina, flowing toward the Caribbean Sea. The coastal geography is further defined by numerous points and small islands, including Punta de Tierra, Cayo Real, and Isla Chiva. This 2018 survey provides a modern look at the island's infrastructure and natural boundaries, capturing the spatial relationship between the village center and its diverse maritime environment.