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1946 Map of Patillas

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Patillas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

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Patillas serves as the primary urban hub in this 1940s landscape, situated where the southern coastal plains meet the rising peaks of the Sierra de Cayey. The region's mid-century focus on hydroelectric power and water management is evident in the presence of Lago Carite and Lago Patillas, connected by the winding course of the Rio Grande de Patillas. The infrastructure supporting this era includes the Planta Hidroelectrica de Carite No. 1 and Planta Hidroelectrica de Carite No. 2, marking the intersection of natural resources and industrial progress.

Social and educational foundations of the district are highlighted by the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Guamaní and Escuela Segunda Unidad de Yaurel, while the local economy is anchored by sites like Hacienda Felicita. Numerous quebradas, such as Quebrada de la Plata and Quebrada de la Mamey, drain the steep mountainsides, which are punctuated by prominent summits including Cerro Lucero and Cerro La Santa.