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1942 Map of Moca

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Moca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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The Cordillera Jaicoa dominates the center of this 1940s landscape, creating a distinct topographical divide between the northern coastal plains and the valley of the Rio Culebrinas. To the north, the infrastructure of the early 20th century is evident through the American R. R. of Porto Rico, which connected various settlements via stops like Estacion Montana and Estacion Arenales. This rail network supported the regional economy alongside the Planta Electrica de Isabela.

Local life is anchored by traditional landmarks such as the Iglesia de la Virgen del Rosario and the Cementerio de Isabela. Moving south into the hills, a network of historic pathways like Camino Monserrate and Camino Cuchillas provides a look at the rural connectivity of the era. The presence of the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Voladoras near the river highlights the community centers established for the rural population of Moca and its surrounding barrios during this period.