1949 Map of Oak Hill

About this map

Large Spanish Land Grants define the geography of the Florida coastline here, including the John Mc Intosh Grant and Gomez Grant, which stretch across the mainland between the Florida East Coast railroad and the brackish waters of the Indian River. The settlement of Oak Hill serves as a local hub near the Turnbull Creek headwaters, while further south, the community of Shiloh sits at the border of Volusia and Brevard counties. This coastal landscape is dominated by the complex waterways of Mosquito Lagoon, where features like Glory Hole and Hole in the Wall indicate the intricate tidal channels once used for navigation and fishing. The transition from early settlement to federal preservation is evident in the designation of the Canaveral National Seashore and the John F Kennedy Space Center (NASA), which encompass much of Merritt Island.