1952 Map of Monte Guilarte

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The Cordillera Central mountain range dominates this 1952 topographic study, showcasing the dense agricultural and religious infrastructure of the Adjuntas and Lares regions. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of family-named estates such as Hacienda Monserrate, Hacienda Maria Carolina, and Hacienda Santa Maria, reflecting the era's coffee and tobacco farming heritage. The map documents vital social centers including the Hospital General de Castaner and various religious sites like the Iglesia de la Virgen del Carmen and Iglesia Protestante. Transportation is anchored by the winding paths of PR 128 and PR 135, which navigate the complex drainage systems of the Rio Guayo and Rio Blanco. This mid-century survey captures a period of active rural life where local schools like Escuela Segunda Unidad de Yahueca served scattered mountain communities.