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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

Mayagüez serves as the bustling urban anchor of this coastal survey, where the Río Yagüez meets the Bahía de Mayagüez. The 1960s landscape reveals a city in transition, balancing its traditional center around the Catedral and Plaza de Colon with expanding academic and industrial sectors. The presence of the Universidad de Puerto Rico and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Experiment Station highlights the area's role as a center for research and education.

Southward, the industrial heritage is evident at Central Rochelaise, while the transportation network is marked by the Antigua Via del Ferrocarril. The map tracks the coastline down to the Laguna Joyuda and Punta Arenas, detailing various barrios such as Sabanetas, Miradero, and Sábalos. From the radio towers of Antenas de Radio (WORA) to the Escuela Industrial y Reformatoria, the map provides a look at the infrastructure of the mid-century Commonwealth.