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1966 Map of Puerto Real

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Puerto Real
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The coastal landscapes of southwestern Puerto Rico are anchored by the municipal seat of Cabo Rojo, which sits at the crossroads of the Bajura and Monte Grande regions. This mid-1960s survey reveals a landscape balanced between agricultural traditions and coastal development, featuring the historic Hacienda La Ratina alongside the newer Monte Carlo Air Strip. The western shoreline is deeply indented by the Bahía de Boquerón, where the Balneario Público de Boquerón and the Refugio de Aves de Boquerón reflect early conservation and tourism efforts.

Inland, the Ferrocarril del Oeste cuts through the Valle de Lajas, serving a network of settlements such as Betances and Llanos Tuna. Local community life is documented through numerous educational and religious sites, including the Escuela Segunda Unidad Antonio Acarón Correa and the Capilla del Carmen near Puerto Real. The terrain transitions from the salt flats of Salinas to the heights of Sierra Bermeja, providing a detailed look at the island's diverse southwestern geography before later modernization.