1951 Map of Island Of Vieques

About this map

Isabel Segunda (Vieques) serves as the primary hub of activity on this 1951 topographic study of the island, which details the complex landscape shortly after the post-war revisions. The map illustrates a transition between established agricultural centers like Hacienda Arcadia and new residential developments such as Proyecto Barracón and Barriada Monte Santo. The topography is defined by the high point at Mte Pirata in the west and the indented southern coastline, where numerous bays including Puerto Mosquito and Bahía de la Chiva provide natural anchorage. Coastal features like the Faro near Pta Mulas and the many lagoons, such as Laguna Kiani and Laguna La Plata, highlight the island's reliance on its maritime environment and its unique ecological structure during the mid-century period.