2018 Map of Penuelas

About this map

The town of Peñuelas sits as a central hub in this modern survey, marking the transition from the interior mountains toward the southern coast. This area is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including the Río Tallaboa and Río Guayanés, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns and agricultural development of the region. The landscape is punctuated by prominent peaks such as Cerro Mata de Plátano and the Cerrote de Peñuelas, while the eastern portion of the map transitions into the urban expansion of Ponce. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of numerous burial sites, ranging from the Cementerio Municipal de Peñuelas to the Cementerio Civil de Ponce and the Cementerio Católico San Vicente de Paúl. These sites, alongside smaller settlements like Corral Viejo and Tallaboa, reflect the deep cultural and community roots established across the southern foothills of the Island of Puerto Rico.