1946 Map of Patillas

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The Sierra de Cayey dominates this mid-1940s landscape, where steep topography and water resources defined early industrial development in southeastern Puerto Rico. The town of Patillas sits at the foot of these mountains, serving as a gateway to the intricate network of river valleys formed by the Rio Patillas and the Rio Grande de Patillas. High in the interior, the Planta Hidroelectrica de Carite No 1 and its sister facility, Planta Hidroelectrica de Carite No 2, highlight the era's reliance on hydroelectric power drawn from the mountain reservoirs of Lago Carite. Local life is anchored by the Hacienda Felicita and educational landmarks like the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Yaurel. The map also captures several mountain peaks such as Cerro La Santa and Cerro Lucero, alongside established settlements like Campamento Guavate and Campamento Real.