1957 Map of Quebradillas

About this map

The town of Quebradillas sits on the northwestern coast of Puerto Rico, perched above the Atlantic Ocean and the deep, winding valley of the Rio Guajataca. In the late 1950s, this landscape was defined by its agricultural character and rural barrio settlements such as San Antonio, Charcas, and Piedra Gorda. The Ferrocarril rail line follows the coastline, passing through Guayabos and Terranova, while the interior is marked by numerous rural schools like Escuela Segunda Unidad Rivera and Escuela Salvador Brau. In the southern reaches, the Lago de Guajataca reservoir serves as a major geographical anchor, with the Iglesia San Antonio de Padua located nearby. The map illustrates a transition from the coastal plains to the limestone hills, showing landmarks such as La Casa de Piedra and the small community of Pueblito de Ponce.