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1939 Map of Mayaguez

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Mayaguez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Mayaguez serves as the focal point of this 1930s coastal survey, revealing a bustling port city and agricultural hub before mid-century modernization. The shoreline along the Bahia de Mayaguez is defined by a blend of maritime industry and institutional growth, including the Escuela Industrial y Reformatoria and the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Experiment Station. The American Railroad of Porto Rico traces the coast, connecting the city to the Estación Playa and supporting the regional economy.

Agricultural heritage is evident in the numerous colonias and the Central Rochelaise, while religious landmarks like the Capilla del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus ground the local settlements. To the south, the landscape transitions toward Hormigueros and the complex wetland systems of Laguna Joyuda and Laguna Atolladero. This survey provides an essential look at the municipal boundaries and the transport network of the Mona Passage coastline during a period of significant development.