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1952 Map of Utuado

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Utuado
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Utuado serves as the central hub of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Río Grande and Quebrada de Utuado. The landscape is dominated by the hydroelectric infrastructure of the early 1950s, most notably the sprawling waters of Lago Dos Bocas and Lago Caonillas. These reservoirs, managed by the Planta Hidroeléctrica Dos Bocas and Caonillas Planta Hidroeléctrica No. 1, reflect the industrial modernization of Puerto Rico's interior during this era.

Surrounding the urban center, the terrain is divided into numerous traditional barrios such as Salto Arriba, Sabana Grande, and Viví Abajo. Local landmarks like the Iglesia San Pascual and the Hacienda Carbonell offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking family roots in the coffee-growing highlands. The intricate network of rivers, including the Río Grande de Arecibo and Río Limón, illustrates the historical reliance on water for both power and transport in this mountainous region.