1972 Map of Patillas

About this map

The Sierra de Cayey dominates this 1970s landscape, where steep topography transitions into the critical water management systems of southern Puerto Rico. The high-elevation Lago Carite in the northwest and Lago Patillas in the southeast are central features, connected by a network of steep-descending streams including the Rio Grande de Patillas and the ominous Quebrada de los Muertos. The town of Patillas sits at the base of the mountains, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural barrios.