1946 Map of Utuado

About this map

Utuado serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of several vital waterways including the Rio Vivi and the Rio Grande de Arecibo. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling Lago Dos Bocas, a reservoir created to support the Planta Hidroelectrica near the northern boundary with the Municipio de Arecibo. The map details a transition in the local economy and infrastructure, showing the relationship between early industrial efforts and established agricultural landmarks like Hacienda Carbonell. Rural life is anchored by local institutions such as the Iglesia San Pascual and the Escuela Segunda Unidad de Caonillas. The intricate topography of barrios like Salto Abajo and Caonillas Arriba reveals a complex network of mountain roads and ridges, including the prominent Cuchilla de Tetuan along the eastern edge.