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1949 Map of Orsino

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The John F Kennedy Space Center (NASA) dominates the central landscape of Merritt Island, reflecting a period of intense technological expansion in the late 20th century. This 1970 revision highlights the massive infrastructure of the Space Age, including the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Launch Control Center, and the sprawling Industrial Area. These modern facilities are overlaid upon a complex network of coastal wetlands and waterways, such as Banana Creek and the Indian River. Older settlements like Orsino and small landmarks like Hubs Landing or Palma Crystal provide a contrast to the high-tech development, showing the transition from a traditional Florida coastal environment to a global center for aerospace activity. The map clearly delineates the massive Turning Basin and the primary transit corridors of NASA Parkway West and NASA Parkway East.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain