1957 Map of Utuado

About this map

The mountain town of Utuado serves as the hub of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Rio Grande De Arecibo, Quebrada Viví, and other mountain streams. The landscape is dominated by the complex hydraulics of the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration era, notably the vast reservoirs of Lago Dos Bocas and Lago Caonillas. These water bodies are flanked by critical infrastructure like the Represa Dos Bocas and the Central Hidroelectrica, reflecting the island's mid-century push for electrification and water management. To the northwest, the protected canopy of the Bosque Estatal De Rio Abajo contrasts with the dense patchwork of barrios such as Sabana Grande and Vivi Abajo. For the researcher, the map preserves the location of local spiritual and economic anchors, including the Iglesia San Pascual and the Hacienda Carbonell.