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1970 Map of Playa De Ponce

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Playa De Ponce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The southern coast of Puerto Rico is defined here by the bustling maritime activity of Playa de Ponce and the expansive sugar-growing lands of the Capitanejo and Vayas regions. Updated through the late 1960s and 1970s, this survey reveals the urban expansion of Canas Urbano and San Anton toward the Caribbean. Industrial and transportation landmarks like the Muelle de Ponce, the Antena de Radio (WLEO), and several airfields emphasize the area's role as a regional hub.

Water management is central to the landscape, with the Río Bucaná and Río Inabón traversing agricultural tracts near Cintrona Segunda and Quinta Esperanza. Further offshore, the map provides detailed topography for Isla Caja de Muertos, identifying the local lighthouse at Faro and the peak of Cerro Morrillo. Small settlements like Boca Chica and Manzanillo dot the shoreline, marking the intersection of the island's coastal economy and its interior valleys.