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1964 Map of Mayaguez

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Mayaguez
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The western coast of Puerto Rico centers on the bustling port city of Mayagüez, where urban expansion meets the Mona Passage. This mid-century survey captures the city's complex grid, featuring landmarks like the Cárcel and Academia de la Inmaculada, alongside established neighborhoods such as Sabanetas and Sábalos. The industrial footprint of the era is evident at the Central Rochelaise and various radio antennas including Antenas de Radio (WTIL).

South of the city, the landscape shifts to a network of lagoons and river systems, including Laguna Joyuda and the winding Río Guanajibo. The infrastructure of a changing island is marked by the Antigua Vía del Ferrocarril, signaling the transition from rail to highway transport. From the heights of Miradero to the coastal flats of Mani, the map documents a region balancing traditional agricultural areas with growing residential centers like Hormigueros.