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1972 Map of Patillas

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Patillas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Patillas anchors the southeastern corner of this study, positioned near where the Rio Patillas flows toward the coast. The landscape is dominated by the high-elevation peaks of the Sierra de Cayey, including Cerro La Santa and Cerro Honoré, which overlook a complex network of steep ridges and deep valleys. Two major reservoirs, Lago Carite in the northwest and Lago Patillas in the south, illustrate the mid-20th-century water management infrastructure designed to support the region's agricultural and municipal needs.

Rural life in the 1970s is evidenced by scattered settlements like Olimpo and institutional landmarks such as the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Real. The map traces the historical boundaries of several municipalities, including San Lorenzo and Guayama, while highlighting local industries such as the Hacienda Felicita Tanque de Agua. Roads like PR 184 and PR 179 wind through barrios such as Guavate and Egozcue, providing a detailed look at the highland connectivity of the era.