1960 Map of Punta Tuna

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Sierra de Guardarraya dominates the coastal landscape of this 1960 survey, dropping sharply toward the Caribbean Sea. Along the shoreline, the historic Faro Punta Tuna stands at the eastern edge near Puerto Maunabo, marking a point where the mountains meet the Arrecife Sargent coral system. Settlement is concentrated in small clusters such as Recio, Lamboglia, and the Hacienda San Isidro, with several quebradas including Quebrada Jacaboa and Quebrada Libre draining the high ridges. The map illustrates the rural character of the area just before significant modern development, showing the Escuela Segunda Unidad and the boundary between the Municipio de Maunabo and Municipio de Patillas. The topography reveals a transition from the high peaks of Cerro Mala Pascua to the low-lying valley of the Rio Maunabo.