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1946 Map of Punta Verraco

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Punta Verraco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Industrial and natural landscapes converge along the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico, where the Central San Francisco mill stands as a prominent landmark near the mouth of the Río Yauco. This mid-1940s survey illustrates the sugar-driven economy of the era, supported by the coastal transit of the Porto Rico RR. The rail line services small settlements and stops like Parada Lluveras and La Covana, providing a vital link between the agricultural interior and the deep waters of the Puerto de Guayanilla.

Preservation of the coastal forest is evidenced by the extensive Bosque Insular de Guánica y Auco Guayanilla, which dominates the western terrain. The coastline is intricately detailed with features such as Punta Verraco and the sandy reaches of Playa de Tamarindo, while offshore islands like Cayo María Langa and Cayo Mata dot the Caribbean entrance. This map serves as a clear record of the region's topography before significant modern industrial expansion altered the shoreline.