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1947 Map of Mayaguez

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Mayaguez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The western coast of Puerto Rico is dominated by the industrial and maritime activity of Mayagüez during this mid-century period. The shoreline is partitioned into several distinct districts including Marina Septentrional, Candelaria, and Marina Meridional, reflecting a densely organized urban port. The logistics of the sugar and transit economy are evident in the presence of the American Railroad of Porto Rico, which connects the Estación Playa to the northern and southern sectors of the island.

Inland, the landscape transitions from urban centers to sugar-producing estates and smaller settlements like Poblado Sábalos and Poblado Guanajibo Castillo. Notable agricultural and industrial landmarks include Central Rochelaise and various colonias such as Colonia Cornelia and Colonia Estebania. The presence of the Escuela Industrial y Reformatoria and the Antena de Radio (WECW) showcases the social and technological infrastructure serving this coastal municipality just after the war.