1969 Map of Vega Alta

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The sugar economy of late 1960s Puerto Rico is evident in the industrial footprints of Central San Vicente and Central Constance, which anchored the local agricultural landscape during this era. Centered on the town of Vega Alta, this survey reveals a region transitioning between its plantation roots and mid-century modernization, marked by the Aeropuerto de Dorado and several coastal golf courses near the Atlantic Ocean. The interior is defined by the winding paths of the Río Cibuco and Río de la Plata, where the floodplain topography influenced the placement of barrios like Sabana and Espinosa. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific institutional landmarks, including the Escuela Industrial Para Mujeres and the Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, alongside smaller rural schools such as the Escuela Candelaria Afuera and Escuela Segunda Unidad de Maricao Afuera.