1952 Map of Salinas

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Sugarcane agriculture and coastal commerce define the landscape of Salinas in the early 1950s. The region is marked by a dense network of estate settlements including Hacienda Margarita, Hacienda Teresa, and Hacienda Palés, reflecting the agrarian economy of the era. The presence of Central Caribe highlights the industrial processing of cane, supported by infrastructure like the Canal Patillas and the Ponce Guayama and Transmisión Linea. Along the southern coast, the Bahía de Rincón meets the Caribbean Sea, where the fishing village of Playa Salinas serves as a gateway to the nearby reefs and cays, including Cayos de Ratones. Inland, the terrain rises toward Cerro Modesto, while a dedicated Military Reservation occupies the northern hills. This survey documents the transition between the traditional hacienda system and the mid-century industrialization of Puerto Rico's southern coast.