1957 Map of Orocovis

About this map

Orocovis stands as the primary urban center in this high-altitude interior region of Puerto Rico, where the ridge lines of the Cordillera Central dictate the layout of roads and barrios. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Cerro Dona Juana, which overlooks the northern waters of Lago de Matrullas. This 1957 revision reveals a landscape of dispersed agricultural activity, noted by the presence of Hacienda Limon and the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Bauta, serving the surrounding rural communities. The intricate drainage network is anchored by the Rio Bauta and Rio Sana Muerto, while smaller settlements like Villalba and Céspedes occupy the southern foothills. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the exact boundaries of numerous barrios, including Hato Puerco Arriba and Pellejas, alongside religious landmarks like the Capilla de San José.