1972 Map of Rio Descalabrado

About this map

The Port Allen Naval Radio Station anchors the southwestern coastal plains of this southern Puerto Rico landscape, marking a significant military presence in the region during the early 1970s. The terrain transitions from the alluvial flats of Cintrona and Boca Velazquez to the steep, dissected uplands of Hato Puerco Arriba and Emajagual. Water management defines the local geography, visible in the sprawling reach of Lago Guayabal and the Represa De Toa Vaca to the north, while the Rio Descalabrado winds through a valley of small agricultural settlements and estates. Cultural history is preserved through the naming of traditional landholdings such as Hacienda Ursula, Hacienda Amelia, and Hacienda Altura, alongside local educational centers like Escuela Santaella and Escuela Tijeras.