1946 Map of Manati

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The agricultural heart of northern Puerto Rico unfolds across this mid-century survey, centered on the bustling town of Manatí and the coastal landscapes of the Océano Atlántico. The region's economy at this time is clearly defined by the sprawling sugar plantation system, evidenced by numerous named agricultural estates such as Colonia Coto Norte, Colonia Sábana Seca, and Colonia Félix Córdova Dávila. These colonias are interconnected by the American Railroad of Porto Rico, which cuts through the center of the sheet alongside the primary roadway. The diverse terrain transitions from the marshy wetlands of Laguna Tortuguero and Caño Tiburones in the north to the increasingly steep hills of the interior. Religious life and community focal points are marked by sites like the Capilla de la Virgen del Carmen and the southern Iglesia Santos Apóstoles, while the Río Grande de Manatí anchors the western boundary of the district.