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1946 Map of Manati

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Manati
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Agricultural colonies and sugar production define the inland landscape of Manatí during the mid-1940s. The settlement pattern is dominated by numerous colonias, such as Colonia Felix Cordova Davila and Colonia Coto Norte, which illustrate the intensive land use of the era. To the north, the coastal geography is marked by the expansive Laguna Tortuguero and the fishing village of Puerto Nuevo, sheltered by the rocky outcrops of Pta Puerto Nuevo.

Transport and spiritual life are anchored by the American road and various religious sites, including the Capilla de la Virgen del Carmen and Iglesia Santos Apostoles. The map reveals a complex hydraulic system where the Rio Grande de Manatí and Rio Cibuco frame the fertile plains, supporting a network of small settlements like Los Molinos and El Pulguero. This survey provides a distinct look at the transition from coastal wetlands to the limestone hills of the karst region, featuring landmarks like Cerro Guarico and Cueva Manatiera.