1960 Map of Salinas

About this map

The town of Salinas serves as the focal point for this 1960 revision, situated where the Río Nigua meets the Caribbean coast. This era of the landscape is defined by the legacy of the sugar industry, evidenced by numerous named estates such as Hacienda Margarita, Hacienda Palés, and Hacienda Carmen that line the coastal plain. Coastal settlement is concentrated around the Playa de Salinas and the fishing village of Las Mareas, which sits adjacent to the Mar Negro mangroves. To the west, the expansive Bahía de Rincón is punctuated by significant maritime landmarks like Arrecife Media Luna and the Cayos de Ratones. Inland, the U S Military Reservation Salinas Training Area occupies the foothills, while smaller agricultural settlements like Las Ochenta and Parcelas Peñuelas reflect the rural character of the municipality during the mid-century.