1946 Map of Yauco

About this map

The town of Yauco sits at the base of the Cordillera Central, serving as a hub for the agricultural valleys and mountainous coffee-growing regions in the mid-1940s. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes between the Río Yauco and peaks such as Pico Rodadero. This era of Puerto Rican history is visible through the concentration of agricultural estates or haciendas, including Hacienda Pintado, Hacienda Mogote, and Hacienda Catalina, which signify the long-standing land-use patterns of the region. Near the coast, the industrial influence of sugar production is evident at the Central Rufina mill near Guayanilla.