STUDY OF AREAS IN CUBA REPORTED AS SUSPECT MISSILE SITES

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• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
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• Sequence Number: 53
• Publication Date: December 1, 1961
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STUDY OF AREAS IN CUBA
REPORTED AS
SUSPECT MISSILE SITES
This document contains classified information affecting the national security of the United Stn
the meaning of the espionage laws U. S. Code Title 18, Sections 793 and 794. The law pro its its
transmission or the revelation of its contents in any manner to an unauthorized person, as well as its use
in any manner prejudicial to the safety or interest of the United States or for the benefit of any foreign
government to the detriment of the United States. It is to be seen only by U. S. personnel especially
indoctrinated and authorized to receive TALENT information. Its security must be maintained in accord-
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STUDY OF AREAS IN CUBA
REPORTED AS SUSPECT MISSILE SITES
This brief presents the results of a photographic study of areas in
Cuba which, according to numerous information reports, contain suspect
missile sites. A review of the reports shows that 22 different locations or
place names have been used in reference to the "suspect missile sites."
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positive evidence of missile facilities or activity at or near any of the
22 locations. Brief descriptions of the activity, observed at each loca-
tion follow. Each description is followed by photo and document refer-
ences which include the date of the photography examined and the date of
the information given in the document.
1. Cayo Largo (21-40N 81-25W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed. A graded-earth runway,
not yet complete, measuring 3,500 by 225 feet and oriented northwest/
southeast, was observed at 21-37N 81-33W, with support; facilities at the
northwest end of the runway. Construction of both the runway and support
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resort 2.8 nautical miles (nm) southeast of the runway also appeared at
a standstill. The resort area is connected by road to the runway area.
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2. Minas del Frio (20-OON 76-59W )
No identifable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius
of Minas del Frio. At Minas del Frio, road construction and mining were
observed. A camp containing 40 buildings is located in the area.
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3. Mayari Arriba (20-27N 75-31W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius
of Mayari Arriba. The only item of interest is a building area containing
14 barracks-type buildings and several small support buildings. Just
west of the building area is a group of ten pit diggings partially grass-
covered and water-filled. A gravel runway 4,200 feet long and oriented
east/west is located at 20-25N 75-31N. A small hangar and a small
building complex are under construction south of the runway.
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4. Laguna del Tesoro (22-21N 81-07W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius
of Laguna del Tesoro. There are several small resorts in the area, and
a large resort is located 3 nm west of Laguna del Tesoro. A three-gun
AAA position defends the large resort.
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5. San Antonio de los Banos (22-53N 82-30W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
San Antonio de los Banos. Conventional military defenses are noted north
and northwest of the town and in association with San Antonio de los Banos
Airfield, one nm southwest of the town.
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6. Mariel (22-44N 82-45W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed with a 5-nm radius of
Mariel. Conventional military defenses are noted west-northwest of
Mariel and in association with Mariel Naval Air Station, 1.5 nm northwest
of Mariel.
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7. Ceiba del Agua (22-53N 82-39W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius
of Ceiba del Agua. A military camp with AAA and FA gun positions is
located 4 nm north of the Sierra de Anafe.
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8. Santa Cruz del Norte (23-09N 81-55W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
Santa Cruz del Norte. Conventional military defenses are located 1.5
nm south-southwest of Santa Cruz del Norte.
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10. Las Palmas (22-57N 80-28W )
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
Las Palmas. A small military training area is immediately southeast of
Las Palmas.
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Document: CIA 2 Oct 61, date of info
11. Yerba Guinea (20-06N 75-32W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
Yerba Guinea. Scattered defensive positions are located west and north of
Yerba Guinea.
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12. Los Indios (20-31N 76-06W )
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius
of Los Indios.
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13. Artemisa (22-49N 82-45W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius
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14. Tapaste (23-01N 82-08W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
Tapaste. An installation under construction at 23-03N 82-06W, 2.2 nm
east-northeast of Tapaste and .8 nm north of Mendoza includes five and
possibly six excavations or cuts 200 by 30 feet (depth undetermined) on
the rim of a cliff. Buildings have been constructed over or are straddling
two of the excavations or cuts. Several other small buildings are in the
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16. Mirador de la Habana (23-03N 82-06W)
This place is 2.6 nm northeast of Tapaste and .2 nm northeast of the
installation under construction near Tapaste at 23-03N 82-06W (item 14).
The name is used in reference to the activity near Tapaste.
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17. Jamaica (22-59N 82-IOW
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
Jamaica. Military defenses and scattered mining activity are located just
west and south of Jamaica.
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18. Lomas de Bejucal (22-55N 82-23W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
Bejucal. Two installations of undetermined function are located in the area.
The first installation, at 22-56N 82-24W, one nm northwest of Bejucal,
includes an earth-covered, concrete building and an earth-covered, concrete
drive-through structure. The second installation is under construction at
22-56N 82-23W, one nm northeast of Bejucal. It includes an earth-covered,
doglegged building; a connected earth-covered, drive-through structure; a
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of the two installations see NPIC/IM-43/61.)
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19. Cacahual (22-56N 82-24W)
This location is the same as for the first installation described under
Lomas de Bejucal (item 18).
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20. Soroa (22-48N 83-01W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
Soroa.
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Finca la Dominica (23-OON 82-51W )
No identifiable missile activity was observed in the area between Mariel
(23-01N 82-45W) and Bahia Honda (22-55N 83-12W). Conventional military
defenses are scattered throughout the area.
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22. Hershey Sugar Mill Area (23-08N 81-57W)
No identifiable missile activity was observed within a 5-nm radius of
the Hershey Sugar Mill. Conventional military defenses are scattered
throughout the area.
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