1952 Map of Punta Verraco

About this map

The coastal interface of southwest Puerto Rico is defined by the prominent headland of Punta Verraco and the industrial activity centered around Central San Francisco. Surveyed just after the war, this sheet illustrates the transition from the agricultural lowlands of the Río Yauco valley to the protected waters of the Bahía de Guayanilla. Small residential clusters like Parcelas Barrio Indio and Parada Lluveras are situated near the floodplain, while the southern coast remains largely undeveloped, characterized by the Bosque Insular de Guayanilla and recreational spots such as Playa de Tamarindo. Offshore, the presence of Cayo María Langa and Cayos de Caña Gorda indicates the complex reef and island systems vital to the local maritime environment. This record captures the region’s topography before the significant industrial expansions and modernization of the late 20th century.