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1952 Map of Naguabo

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Naguabo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Sugar cane cultivation and coastal defense define the landscape of eastern Puerto Rico in the early 1950s. The region is marked by an extensive infrastructure of agricultural colonies like Colonia Aguas Claras and Colonia El Banco, many of which were serviced by the narrow-gauge industrial lines of the Fajardo Development Co and the Ferrocarril del Este. These rail networks converge near the Estacion Naguabo, illustrating the era's reliance on rail for transporting cane to local centrals.

Strategic military interests are also prominent, with a significant portion of the coastline occupied by the U S Naval Reservation and U S Military Reservation, including Fort Bundy. Along the Vieques Passage, the map captures traditional coastal settlements such as Playa de Naguabo and Playa de Humacao, providing a detailed view of the transition from the rugged interiors of Cuchilla del Duque to the bustling harbors of Ensenada Honda.