The Canaveral Peninsula is defined by its aerospace infrastructure and coastal geography, where the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip occupies a significant portion of the northern landmass. This 2021 survey shows the modern layout of the city of Cape Canaveral at the southern end, adjacent to the industrial and commercial shipping hubs of the West Basin and the Canaveral Barge Canal. The transition from the developed streets along Astronaut Blvd to the marshy interior is evident in names like Alligator Pond and Duck Pond. Coastal landmarks such as Peterson Point, Cactus Point, and Middle Point delineate the shoreline of the Banana River as it opens into the Indian River Lagoon. To the east, the peninsula faces the Atlantic Ocean across the sweeping curve of the Canaveral Bight, illustrating the unique intersection of military readiness and maritime commerce.
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1949 · Orsino
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1949 · False Cape
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1949 · Courtenay
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1949 · Cocoa
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1949 · Cocoa Beach
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1951 · False Cape
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1951 · Cocoa
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1951 · Courtenay
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1951 · Cocoa Beach
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1951 · Orsino
USGS Topo · 1:24,000