Map of Havana

Historical Nineteenth-Century City Plan of Havana

This antique lithograph features an intricate 1875 architectural and urban layout of Havana, Cuba, titled Plano de la Habana. The vintage cartography showcases the dense colonial city grid, public plazas, and neighborhood networks during the late Spanish colonial administration, capturing the historic core before major modern twentieth-century expansions.

Coastal Fortifications and Surrounding Regional Topography

The detailed illustration highlights Havana’s prominent harbor, charting the waterfront lines alongside adjacent districts such as Regla, Cerro, and Jesús del Monte. Key historical fortifications, including military castles and coastal defense batteries guarding the bay entrance, are precisely documented, making this an essential map for Caribbean maritime history research.