1946 Map of Punta Guayanes

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Central Roig anchors the sugar industry of this coastal region during the mid-1940s, situated at the edge of the expansive Valle de Yabucoa. This survey captures a landscape defined by its agricultural output and the transition from the interior mountains to the Caribbean shore. Settlement patterns are concentrated around established colonies like Colonia Monserrate and the coastal village of Playa de Guayanés. The complex hydrology of the valley is evident through the winding courses of the Río Guayanés and the Zanja Santiago, which supported the surrounding estates. To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward Cerro Candelero, while the southern reaches are dominated by the rugged Cuchilla de Panduras. Prominent coastal landmarks such as Punta Guayanés and the small offshore Cayo Batata illustrate the navigational challenges and natural geography of Puerto Yabucoa before modern industrial developments transformed the shoreline.