1952 Map of Utuado

About this map

Utuado serves as the central hub of this 1952 interior survey, where the Río Grande de Arecibo meets its tributaries amidst the steep topography of the Cordillera Central. The landscape is defined by the significant hydroelectric infrastructure of the mid-twentieth century, dominated by the reservoir of Lago Dos Bocas and the massive Lago Caonillas. The presence of the Central Planta Hidroeléctrica Caonillas indicates the industrial importance of water power in this era. Beyond the town center, smaller settlements like Las Palmas, Saltillo, and La Playa are connected by a network of winding roads and local watercourses like Río Limón and Río Guaónico. Rural life is visible through landmarks such as Iglesia San Pascual and the Hacienda Carbonell, illustrating the mix of religious community and agricultural history in the surrounding barrios.