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1966 Map of San German

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of San German
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

San Germán serves as the focal point of this 1960s study, showcasing the dense urban grid divided into Pueblo Central, Pueblo Occidental, and Pueblo Oriental. The presence of the Universidad Interamericana and numerous institutions like the Escuela Ramirez and Escuela Julio L Vizcarrondo reflect the area's role as an educational and cultural hub. To the south, the landscape transitions into the agricultural valleys of the Municipio de Lajas, where the Ferrocarril connects industrial sites and rural outposts.

Rural life is anchored by family estates and agricultural centers such as Hacienda Luisa and Hacienda Desengaño. The southern plains are dominated by the waters of Laguna Cartagena and the specialized grounds of the Estación Experimental Agrícola. From the sugar operations at Central Eureka in the north to the Pista de Aterrizaje in the south, the map details a region balancing colonial-era hacienda foundations with modernizing infrastructure.