1949 Map of Oak Hill

About this map

The boundary of the Volusia and Brevard County line divides this coastal landscape, where the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon dominate the terrain. This area, largely defined by Spanish land grants like the Lucas Crayon Grant and Gomez Grant, represents a pivotal period before the full expansion of the aerospace industry transformed the region. The map documents the overlap of the John F Kennedy Space Center (NASA) with the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, illustrating a unique coexistence of high-technology buffer zones and preserved marshes. Small landings and settlements such as Oak Hill, Scottsmoor, and the village of Shiloh serve as focal points for local history, while landmarks like Lyratta Dock and the Airway Beacon provide insight into the mid-century navigation and water-based commerce of the Florida coast.