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1952 Map of Punta Puerca

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Punta Puerca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Naval Reservation dominates this coastal landscape in the municipality of Ceiba, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic. Detailed topography shows the intricate shoreline from Pta Figueras south to Cabra de Tierra, encompassing the deep waters of Ensenada Honda and the sheltered Bahía de Puerca. This 1952 revision, based on earlier aerial photography, illustrates the strategic and maritime importance of the region during the mid-century.

Navigational hazards and offshore features are clearly marked throughout the Sonda de Vieques, including Piedra Ahogada and the lighthouse at Faro on Isla Cabras. The archipelago-like character of the coast is evident through the placement of Isla Piñeros and Isla Cabeza de Perro, which guard the Pasaje Medio Mundo. The map provides a precise view of the terrain and barrio boundaries such as Guayacan and Machos before subsequent decades of development.