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1957 Map of Punta Puerca

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Punta Puerca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Roosevelt Roads Naval Reservation dominates this coastal survey, reflecting its mid-century role as a vital maritime installation. The landscape is defined by its deep-water access and defensive posture, featuring a Faro and the protected waters of Bahía de Puerca and Ensenada Honda. To the east, the Sonda de Vieques separates the mainland from various offshore cays and hazards, including Isla Piñeros and the small Cayo Piñerito.

Maritime infrastructure is evident in the 1953 project depth notation near Dique de Carena and the scattered navigational markers such as Roca Descubridor. The interior terrain is divided into the Machos and Guayacán sectors, while the shoreline is punctuated by prominent points like Punta Medio Mundo and Punta Puerca. This 1957 revision documents the area before the major infrastructure shifts of the late 20th century.