1955 Map of Orlando

About this map

Orlando and its surrounding central Florida landscape are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century expansion. The map details the transition from an agricultural and citrus-growing region toward a hub of aerospace and military activity, with McCoy AFB and Patrick Air Force Base established as significant regional landmarks. To the east, the early footprint of the Kennedy Space Center appears near Cape Canaveral, marking the dawn of the space era along the Atlantic Ocean coastline.