1949 Map of Titusville

About this map

The Indian River shoreline serves as the primary axis for this Mid-century study, showcasing the development of Titusville and Indian River City during a transformative period of aerospace growth. To the east, the sprawling John F Kennedy Space Center (NASA) footprint indicates the massive regional shift toward space exploration, while the western landscape remains dominated by the St Johns National Wildlife Refuge and the intricate wetlands around South Lake. The transportation network is anchored by the Florida East Coast railway and the NASA Parkway West Causeway, bridging the mainland to the coastal flats. Local life is documented through suburban expansion at Whispering Hills Golf Estates and smaller settlements like Bellwood and Burns Hammock. The map preserves older land divisions such as the Delespine Grant, contrasting the area's colonial-era property lines with modern infrastructure like the Titusville Cocoa Airport.