1964 Map of Moca

About this map

The town of Moca serves as a focal point in this 1960s landscape, where the agricultural traditions of northwest Puerto Rico meet expanding mid-century infrastructure. The terrain is dramatically bisected by the Cordillera Jaicoa, with numerous named peaks such as Monte Mariquilla and Monte El Ojo rising above the surrounding barrios. Significant hydraulic engineering is evident through a network of canals, including the Canal Principal de Riego de Isabela, and a series of power stations from Central Hidroelectrica No 1 to No 3. Local life is anchored by institutions like the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Voladoras and several country churches, including Iglesia Ceiba Alta. The map also captures the transition of transportation, noting the Antigua Via del Ferrocarril alongside the emerging modern road network and the northern influence of the Ramey Air Force Base.