1945 Map of Rio Descalabrado

About this map

Agricultural haciendas and small settlements define the coastal plains and rising foothills of southern Puerto Rico during the mid-1940s. The landscape transitions from the southern coastline toward the interior cordillera, with the Rio Descalabrado serving as a central drainage feature. Large landholdings like Hacienda Miranda, Hacienda Amelia, and Hacienda Ursula suggest the enduring importance of the plantation economy in this region. To the west, a portion of a U. S. Military Reservation occupies the flats near Pastillito, reflecting the strategic significance of the island during the World War II era.