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1958 Map of Vega Alta

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Vega Alta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Coastal sugar production and early industrial development define this north shore landscape during the mid-century. The Central San Vicente sugar mill and the Central Constancia near Dorado highlight the agricultural economy, while the Ferrocarril Antigua Via traces the historical rail infrastructure used to transport cane and goods between settlements like Vega Alta and Toa Baja.

The northern edge is dominated by the Atlantic Ocean and limestone formations such as the Cerros de Higuillar. Local life is visible in the network of schools and spiritual centers, from the Escuela Industrial Para Mujeres to the Capilla Fatima. Coastal features like Laguna Mata Redonda and the Aeropuerto de Dorado show a region transitioning between traditional plantation roots and modern transportation networks.