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1966 Map of Parguera

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Parguera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The coastal settlement of Parguera serves as the focal point for this mid-1960s study of the southwestern Puerto Rican shoreline. This period reveals a landscape transitioning from rural holdings like Rancho Cabassa to a center for scientific research, anchored by the Universidad de Puerto Rico (Instituto Biología Marina) on Isla Magueyes and a nearby NIH Research Facility. The survey provides an exceptionally detailed look at the marine environment, mapping the intricate coral reef systems including Arrecife Media Luna and Arrecife Coral that buffer the coast.

Inland, the terrain is dominated by the Sierra Bermeja and the rolling hills of Palmarejo, while the southern edge meets the Caribbean Sea. Distinctive ecological features are documented, most notably the Bahía Fosforescente, known for its bioluminescence, and the protected mangroves of the Bosque Estatal de Boqueron. The map also captures several salinas (salt flats), reflecting long-standing local industry integrated into the coastal geography.