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2013 Map of Punta Guayanes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Central Roig stands as a focal point of industrial and agricultural heritage on this coastal stretch of Puerto Rico, situated just inland from the Caribbean Sea. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the mountainous heights of Cerro Santa Elena and Cerro Candelero down to the alluvial Valle de Yabucoa. Waterways such as the Río Guayanés and Río del Ingenio drain the interior ridges, feeding into the deep indentation of Puerto Yabucoa.

Coastal development is evident at Palmas del Mar, which contrasts with the traditional settlement patterns seen at Comunas and El Negro. The coastline itself is a complex series of maritime landmarks, from the sandy Playa Icacos to the rocky prominences of Punta Guayanes and Punta Yeguas. Numerous local roads and "caminos," such as Camino Los Veguero and Camino La Loma, trace the complex topography of the hillsides, providing a detailed look at the rural connectivity of the region.