1964 Map of Penuelas

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The Cordillera Central defines the northern reaches of this mid-century landscape, where rugged peaks like Cerro de Peñuelas and Cerro Mata de Plátano descend into a complex system of river valleys and agricultural estates. The town of Peñuelas sits as a central hub, while the southern plains near Tallaboa Poniente show the shift toward industrialization with the Refinería de Petróleo. This era is characterized by the persistence of the hacienda system alongside modernizing infrastructure, with numerous family-named estates such as Hacienda La Milagrosa, Hacienda Dolores, and Hacienda San Antonio dotting the terrain.