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1941 Map of Sabana Grande

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Sabana Grande
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The town of Sabana Grande serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, positioned where the southern foothills of the central cordillera meet the agricultural Valle de Lajas. The landscape is defined by its transition from the northern highlands of Tabonuco and Rubias down to the southern coastal plains and the waters of Laguna de Guánica. Transportation in the region is dominated by the American Railroad of Porto Rico, with key stops at Estación La Plata, Estación Limón, and Estación Santa Rita, illustrating the vital role of rail in the local sugar economy.

Community life is anchored by local institutions such as the Iglesia de Sagrado Corazón de Jesús and the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Minillas. To the east, the Bosque Insular de Susua and Campamento Susúa provide a glimpse into the early management of the island's timber and natural resources during the post-war era. The map also captures the intricate network of watercourses, including the Río Guanajibo and numerous smaller streams like Quebrada Majina, which supported the surrounding barrios.