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1946 Map of Vega Alta

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Vega Alta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Sugar production and coastal rail transit dominate this mid-century landscape along the Océano Atlántico. The infrastructure of the sugar industry is prominent, with several large processing centers including Central San Vicente, Central Carmen, and Central Constancia serving as local hubs. These centers are linked by the American Railroad of Porto Rico, which features specialized stops and spurs like Estación Toa Baja and the Desvío Sardinera.

Transitioning from the coastal plains and wetlands of Ciénaga Prieta to the limestone hills of the interior, the map documents established settlements such as Vega Alta, Toa Baja, and Dorado. Local social and spiritual life is anchored by landmarks like the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón and Iglesia Pentecostal. Small agricultural communities like Poblado Cerro Gordo and Colonia Maris Miña are scattered throughout the hills and coastal reaches, connected by a maturing road network.