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1956 Map of Moca

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Moca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The town of Moca and the surrounding karst landscape are defined by a mix of agricultural industry and complex topography. In the mid-1950s, the region was punctuated by several large sugar mills, including Central Isabel No 2 and Central Principal No 1, reflecting the era's economic reliance on sugarcane production. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Río Culebrinas basin to the prominent limestone ridges of the Cordillera Jaicoa.

Infrastructure for the period is well-documented, showing the Antigua Vía del Ferrocarril alongside newer developments like the Planta de Purificación. Small mountain communities like La Vega and Cuba are identified alongside important local landmarks such as the Iglesia de la Virgen del Rosario and the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Voladoras, providing a detailed look at the social and industrial layout of northwest Puerto Rico.