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2013 Map of Punta Cucharas

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Punta Cucharas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ponce and the western coastal reaches of the island dominate this 2013 topographic survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial expansion and maritime recreation. The shoreline is punctuated by Balneario El Tuque, a significant public beach facility, and the coastal wetlands of Laguna de las Salinas. The map detail captures the dense street grid of the city's western edge, including named thoroughfares like Ave Barbosa and Ave Los Meros, while the surrounding hills rise toward Peñon de Ponce.

Beyond the coast, the Caribbean Sea is dotted with numerous small keys and reefs, such as Cayo Maria Langa and Isla de Ratones. Historical navigation aids are also present, notably the Faro Cardona lighthouse on its namesake island. The transition from the alluvial plains of the Rio Tallaboa to the urban development of Tallaboa and the greater Ponce area illustrates the modern spatial organization of Puerto Rico's southern coast.