1958 Map of Manati

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The coastal and limestone landscapes of northern Puerto Rico come alive in this 1958 survey, anchored by the urban center of Manati and the nearby sugar industry of Central San Vicente. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural lowlands to the karst topography of Coto Sur and Pugnado Adentro, where numerous schools like Escuela Evaristo Camacho served dispersed rural communities. Along the shore, the Laguna Tortuguero and the U S Military Reservation Vega Baja Airstrip dominate the coastal strip near Puerto Nuevo. This era was defined by the density of the barrio system, visible in the intricate street patterns of Monte Carlo and the various churches, such as the Iglesia Santos Apostoles, that served as social hubs for the population centers of Pueblo Poniente and Pueblo Saliente.