1946 Map of Juncos

About this map

Juncos and San Lorenzo stand as the primary urban centers in this mid-century portrait of eastern Puerto Rico, where the agricultural landscape is heavily influenced by the sugar industry. Large land tracts like those of Central Juncos Associates and Eastern Sugar Associates flank the Rio Gurabo, illustrating the economic dominance of sugar production in the valley. The terrain rises sharply to the south and east, reaching the edges of the Caribbean National Forest and prominent peaks such as Cerro Santa Ana. Rural life is anchored by landmarks like the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Quebrada Honda and small settlements like El Mango. The map traces a complex network of waterways, including the Rio Grande de Loiza and numerous creeks such as Quebrada Salvatierra and Quebrada Honda, which define the municipal boundaries and local geography.