1942 Map of Rosario

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The agricultural heart of western Puerto Rico is meticulously detailed in this early 1940s survey, overseen by Commissioner Sergio Cuevas. Numerous family-owned estates define the landscape, including Hacienda Juanita, Hacienda Corcega, and Hacienda Esperanza, illustrating the region's historical reliance on coffee and sugar production. The terrain rises toward the Bosque Insular de Maricao in the east, while the village of Rosario serves as a central hub near the Rio Rosario. Religious life is well-documented through scattered chapels such as Capilla de Santa Ana and the Iglesia de San Jose. Of particular note is the Hospital de Tuberculosis located in the western sector, marking a significant public health landmark for the era. The map also traces an extensive network of footpaths or Vereda and communication lines indicated as Linea and Transmision, connecting remote highlands to more established settlements.