1941 Map of San Sebastian

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San Sebastian and Lares anchor this pre-war survey of Puerto Rico's mountainous interior, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Rio Grande de Añasco and the upper reaches of the Lago de Guajataca. The map reveals a deeply agricultural society centered around named haciendas and sugar production, most notably the Central Soler mill. These large estates, including Hacienda Esperanza, Hacienda San Pedro, and Hacienda Buena Vista, are linked by a network of roads and trails like Vereda Oliver. Community life is marked by local landmarks such as the Iglesia Santa Ana and the Acueducto de San Sebastian, while the intricate web of quebradas, such as Quebrada del Guama and Quebrada de los Muertos, reflects the rugged hydrography of the Cordillera Central.