2018 Map of Wilson OE E

About this map

Canaveral National Seashore and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge dominate the terrestrial portion of this coastal survey, where the barrier island environment meets the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape is defined by the intersection of protected natural habitats and high-technology infrastructure, most notably the Kennedy Space Center Communications facility located on the island interior. Narrow waterways like Bald Pate Creek thread through the marshy terrain, illustrating the delicate hydrology of the Florida coast. This map documents a unique geographical pocket where federal conservation land and aerospace operations coexist along the shoreline of Brevard County.