1953 Map of Vega Alta

About this map

The sugar economy and coastal geography of northern Puerto Rico are clearly visible in this mid-century survey. The landscape is anchored by industrial sites such as Central San Vicente and Central Constancia, which were connected to the wider island by the American Railroad of Porto Rico. Along the Atlantic shore, the map details the transition from the marshy Ciénaga Sabana to the sandy stretches of Playa de Sardinera and Playa de los Tocones.