1957 Map of Punta Puerca

About this map

Roosevelt Roads Naval Reservation dominates this coastal survey, reflecting the strategic military importance of eastern Puerto Rico during the mid-20th century. The landscape is a complex mix of maritime facilities and natural barrier features, centered around the prominent Punta Puerca headland and the protected waters of Bahía de Puerca. Offshore, the Sonda de Vieques is dotted with numerous small islands and keys, including Isla Piñeros and Isla Cabras, many of which were designated as part of the U S Naval Reservation.