Maricao serves as the central hub in this high-altitude landscape where steep ridgelines and deep river valleys define the interior of the Island of Puerto Rico. This survey details a complex network of waterways, including the Rio Maricao and Rio Bucarabones, that have historically shaped the settlement patterns and agricultural boundaries of the region. Local landmarks like the Cementerio Municipal De Maricao and the high peaks of Pico Montoso and Alto de la Bandera anchor the topography. The map illustrates how municipal lines for Las Marías and Sabana Grande follow the natural divides of the Sierra de Naranjal and the Chuchilla de Bucarabones, revealing the tight relationship between the island's jagged geography and its political borders.
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1937 · San German
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1937 · Sabana Grande
USGS Topo · 1:25,000
1938 · Alto Sano
USGS Topo · 1:20,000
1938 · San Sebastian
USGS Topo · 1:20,000
1941 · San German
USGS Topo · 1:30,000
1941 · San Sebastian
USGS Topo · 1:30,000
1941 · Sabana Grande
USGS Topo · 1:30,000
1941 · Rosario
USGS Topo · 1:30,000
1942 · Central La Plata
USGS Topo · 1:30,000
1942 · Rosario
USGS Topo · 1:30,000