1949 Map of Tropic

About this map

Merritt Island is depicted here in a transitional period following the war, showcasing the coastal landscape of Brevard County before extensive mid-century development. The map details the narrow strip of land between the Banana River and the Atlantic Ocean, including the large U S Military Reservation at the northern end. Small, scattered settlements like Tropic, Ensey, and Riley dot the interior, while the town of Eau Gallie sits at the southwestern edge of the quadrangle along the Indian River.