Loading map...

2021 Map of Orsino

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Orsino
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Merritt Island dominates this 2021 landscape, showing the complex intersection of natural wetlands and aerospace infrastructure. The northern section is defined by the NASA Shuttle Landing Facility and specialized infrastructure like the Crawlerway and Tow Way, reflecting the region's role in modern space history. This industrial footprint sits amidst a dense network of coastal waterways and marshes, including Banana Creek and the Indian River Lagoon.

Historically localized features like the settlement of Orsino and Pine Island appear alongside numerous named coastal landmarks such as Peacocks Pocket and Big Island. These features illustrate the area's transition from early Florida coastal communities to a restricted federal facility. The presence of the Pine Island Conservation Area Trl highlights modern efforts to manage and preserve the sensitive lagoon ecology within this highly technical environment.