1942 Map of Manati

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Coastal sugar production and established municipal centers define this 1940 survey of the northern Puerto Rican shore. The industrial footprint of Central San Vicente stands out near the eastern border, connected to the surrounding landscape by a network of specialized roads like Camino de las Arenas and Camino de la Boquilla. The large Laguna Tortuguero dominates the central terrain, bordered by several small agricultural and workers' settlements including Colonia Coto Norte and Colonia El Pueblito. In the town of Manati, the map reveals a dense street grid and public infrastructure, while the smaller Vega Baja sits just to the east across the municipal boundary. Religious and community life is anchored by landmarks such as the Capilla de la Virgen del Carmen, while the winding Rio Indio and the coastal marshes of Caño Tiburones illustrate the complex hydrology of the region's lowlands.