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1953 Map of Vega Alta

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Vega Alta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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.

Regional hubs like Vega Alta, Toa Alta, and Toa Baja serve as centers for the surrounding barrios. The interior is marked by numerous rural institutions, including the Escuela Maricao and the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, providing essential data for genealogists tracing family roots in the municipalities of the era. The presence of the Dorado Airfield near the coast reflects the growing importance of aviation and infrastructure in the post-war period.