2013 Map of Patillas

About this map

Patillas and its rugged surrounding highlands are documented in this contemporary survey, which illustrates the complex drainage and elevation profile of the region. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Rio de la Plata and the significant reservoirs of Lago Carite and Lago Patillas, which serve as vital water resources for the area. The settlement pattern is largely concentrated in the lower elevations, where Yaurel, Olimpo, and Buena Vista are connected by a network of local roads and named paths such as Vereda Los Baldios. The map highlights numerous mountain peaks, including Cerro Lucero and Cerro Corazón, underscoring the topographic challenges of the southern Puerto Rican interior. Researchers can trace the myriad of small streams, or quebradas, such as Quebrada Yaurel and Quebrada Farallón, that flow through the valleys between steep ridges and the Island of Puerto Rico interior boundary lines.