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2013 Map of Isla De Vieques East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Isla De Vieques East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Isla de Vieques rises from the Caribbean Sea in this topographical study, revealing the intricate coastal and interior features of the island's eastern end. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks, including Cerro Matias Jalobre and Cerro Palomas, which overlook a shoreline notched with distinct bays like Bahia Salina del Sur and Bahia Playa Blanca. The map details a landscape rich in coastal lagoons, such as Laguna Anones and Laguna Puerto Diablo, which suggest a complex hydrologic environment where the sea meets the interior hills.

Offshore, smaller landmarks like Isla Yallis and Roca Cucaracha appear near the northern coast, while the land tapers toward the significant eastern terminus at Punta Este. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the natural topography and maritime edges near Puerto Diablo and Punta Salinas, capturing the geography of this Puerto Rican territory before further modern development or environmental shifts altered its shores.