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1947 Map of Monte Guilarte SO

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Monte Guilarte SO
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Cordillera Central defines this landscape where the high peaks of the central mountain range meet the headwaters of numerous river systems. Grounded in the coffee-growing heritage of the mid-20th century, the map reveals an intricate network of agricultural estates, including Hacienda Juanita, Hacienda Indiera, and Hacienda Maria Antonia. These haciendas represent the economic heart of the region, clustered along the steep slopes near Monte Membrillo.

Social life in these highlands is anchored by local institutions such as the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Rábanos and religious landmarks like Iglesia Monserrate and the Iglesia Protestante. Waterways like the Río Yauco and Río Maricao carve through the terrain, serving as natural boundaries for the surrounding municipalities. This topographic record captures the transition from traditional estate agriculture to a more integrated rural community during the late 1940s.