1947 Map of Patillas NO
USGS Topo · Published 1947About this map
Lago Carite serves as a central hydrological feature in this mountainous interior region of Puerto Rico, where the municipal boundaries of Cayey, Guayama, and Patillas converge. The landscape is dominated by the Bosque Insular de Carite, a protected forest area characterized by significant elevation changes and the headwaters of the Rio de la Plata. This 1943 topography reveals the early 20th-century isolation of these highlands, with infrastructure limited to isolated outposts like Campamento Guavate and narrow transit routes such as Vereda Los Salchos. The dense contour lines illustrate the challenging geography surrounding Cerro Lucero, where deep valleys and steep ridges dictated the pattern of early settlement and land use prior to modern development. The map also traces the winding course of Quebrada Grande, highlighting the intricate network of streams feeding the reservoir.
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