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1957 Map of Parguera

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Parguera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The coastal village of Parguera serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the rugged topography of Sierra Bermeja meets the complex reef systems of the Caribbean Sea. The shoreline is defined by several ecologically distinct bays, including the world-famous Bahía Fosforescente and Bahía Montalva. Inland, the landscape transitions from the salt flats of Salinas and Salinas El Papayo to the agricultural heights of Palmarejo and Cerro Vertero.

Educational and cultural landmarks are documented, such as the Escuela Ramón Baldorioty de Castro and the waterfront El Zoológico. Offshore, the map provides a look at the intricate maritime geography of the area, labeling numerous keys like Isla Magueyes and Cayo Enrique, along with the navigable channels of Passaje de Margarita and Passaje Falucho. The boundary between Municipio de Cabo Rojo and Municipio de Lajas is clearly delineated as it cuts through the highlands.