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1949 Map of Tropic, 1981 Print
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1949 Map of Tropic

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Patrick Air Force Base dominates the northern reaches of this coastal barrier island survey, illustrating the significant military presence that shaped the Space Coast during the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by its position between the Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River, with modern urban expansion shown in purple revisions reflecting the growth of Satellite Beach and Indian Harbour Beach through the late 1970s. Residential patterns are dense along the coast, punctuated by local landmarks like the Ocean Breeze School and a Drive-in Theater. Further south, the map captures the transition to Merritt Island via Mathers Bridge and the Eau Gallie Bridge, documenting the critical transportation links across the Indian River and the Intracoastal Waterway that fueled the region's post-war development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain