1949 Map of Rincon

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The western coastline of Puerto Rico is dominated here by the prominent headland of Punta Higüero and its landmark Punta Higüero Lighthouse. In the late 1940s, the region was defined by a landscape of agricultural production, specifically sugar cane, as evidenced by the numerous colonias and the rail network of the American Railroad of Puerto Rico. The tracks trace the coast through Córcega and inland toward Central Igualdad, supported by several specialized spurs such as Desvío Santoni and Desvío Bianchi.