1960 Map of Rio Descalabrado

About this map

The agricultural valleys and foothills of southern Puerto Rico define this 1960 revision, characterized by the traditional landholdings of several large estates. Properties such as Hacienda Miranda, Hacienda Ursula, and Hacienda Altura are central to the landscape between Juana Diaz and the Rio Descalabrado. The map captures the region's hydraulic engineering through the Canal de Juana Diaz and the reservoirs of Lago Guayabal and Lago Coamo, which were vital for supporting the coastal agriculture of the Boca Velazquez and Cintrona barrios. Military influence is also evident at the southern edge with the Fort Allen Military Reservation and the Malvary Reservation. Settlement patterns follow the river systems, notably at Rio Canas Abajo and Piedra Aguzada, while educational infrastructure is marked by schools like the Escuela Segunda Unidad.