2024 Map of Penuelas

About this map

The town of Peñuelas sits as the central hub of this modern topographic record, where the southern coastal plains meet the rising foothills of the Cordillera Central. The landscape is defined by the drainage basins of the Rio Tallaboa and Rio Guayanilla, which have historically dictated the placement of settlements like Tallaboa Alta and Santo Domingo. The transition from the dense urban developments of Ponce in the southeast, including neighborhoods like Las Delicias and Villa Grillasca, to the higher elevations of Cerro Mata de Plátano and Monte Marqueño illustrates the varied geography of the region. Local history is anchored by significant landmarks such as the Tribunal de Peñuelas and several resting places including the Cementerio Municipal de Peñuelas and the Cementerio Civil de Ponce, which serve as vital touchstones for genealogical research in these communities.