2012 Map of Tropic

About this map

Patrick Air Force Base dominates the northern shoreline of this barrier island landscape, where the Banana River and Indian River meet the Atlantic Ocean. The residential character of the early 21st century is evident in the dense street grids of South Patrick and the waterside developments surrounding Tortoise Island. To the south, the community of Tropic sits near the narrowest part of the peninsula, while Dragon Point marks the southern tip where the Banana River converges with the larger lagoon. The map details the transition from the military installation into established coastal neighborhoods like Eau Gallie Beach and Canova Beach. Local landmarks such as Mathers Bridge and the Shoppers World complex provide specific points of interest for those studying the modern infrastructure and community layout of this portion of the Florida coast.