1966 Map of Rincon

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The westernmost point of Puerto Rico is dominated by the strategic coastal landscape of Rincón, where the island meets the Mona Passage. This mid-1960s survey reveals a complex mix of agricultural tradition and emerging modern infrastructure, ranging from the sugar processing at Central Igualdad to the presence of a Planta Nuclear near Pta Higüero. The rugged interior is densely peppered with neighborhood schools like Escuela Rural Maestra Gándara and numerous religious landmarks, including the Capilla La Virgen de Monserrate. Transportation routes are well-defined, showing the Ferrocarril de Puerto Rico line tracking the southern coastline toward the Aeropuerto de Mayagüez. The map captures the transition of the shoreline, featuring recreational spots like the Balneario alongside established estates such as Hacienda Eugenia, providing a clear view of the region's social and economic geography before later-century development.