This route runs along Florida’s central Atlantic coast, connecting Cape Canaveral with Titusville through Cocoa, following a territory closely linked to navigation, port activity, and, since the mid-twentieth century, to the development of the United States space program. The itinerary runs between the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River Lagoon, and the Banana River, shaping a landscape dominated by water and associated infrastructure.
Cape Canaveral became established as a strategic enclave during the Cold War, turning into the country’s main space launch center. From there, the route advances toward Cocoa, one of the oldest communities in the region, whose development prior to the space boom was linked to river commerce and the railroad.
The route continues to Titusville, a city historically associated with navigation and later transformed into a key location for observing and supporting space activities. Proximity to the Kennedy Space Center has decisively shaped local identity and the economy.
The route allows an understanding of the overlap of maritime history, urban growth, and scientific exploration in one of the most emblematic corridors of modern Florida.
The complete route and its historical context are part of Discovering Florida – Volume 2.
