Lotus, Florida
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Lotus is an former town in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is home to Honeymoon Hill, the highest point on the mainland peninsula, Merritt Island. In some sections of the area, citrus groves grow between the Indian and Banana rivers. However, only 1 major road run's through the area, and that's CR 3, accessible by the Pineda Causeway. Both Lotus and Tropic are visible by the Pineda Causeway, ether westbound or eastbound. That section of road is part of the Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway system. Lotus is one of the wealthiest areas in Brevard County, with mansions located on the Indian River at the southern part of the area. Another wealthy area is at Tropic, south of the Pineda Causeway. During the beginning of the Space Age, it was later annexed into the larger Merritt Island.
[edit] Geography
Lotus is located at . The area is 11.08 miles. The area is located between Honeymoon Hill and the Pineda Causeway. Around Honeymoon Hill, this area is known as Fairyland.
- To the north:Georgiana
- To the east:Banana River, Patrick Air Force Base
- To the south:Tropic
- To the west:Pineda, Bonaventure
[edit] Honeymoon Hill
Honeymoon Hill is considered the highest point in Brevard County closest to the Atlantic Ocean. Honeymoon Hill is 35 feet tall, on the shore of both Honeymoon Lake and the Banana River. However, on Google Earth, the elevation on the hill is mistakely at sea level. Honeymoon Hill is not the highest point in Brevard County. At the southeastern corner of Babcock Street and Micco Road, the highest point in Brevard County is at 46 feet, near Deer Run. The area at the eastern shore of Honeymoon Lake is known as Fairyland. In Fairyland, expensive homes rest on the hill off Tropical Trail. These can be seen from CR 515. Fairyland is named after the expression "up to the heavens."
Honeymoon Hill is located at .
[edit] Honeymoon Lake
Honeymoon Lake is a lake in the former towns, Georgiana, Fairyland, and Lotus. It is the only natural lake south of the Canaveral National Seashore. The lake has about 2.15 miles of shoreline. There is a hidden historic ferry passage when this is the only settled area of Merritt Island, when these towns existed. It links the Indian River via the passage. The depth of this lake is a chest deep.
Honeymoon Lake is located at .
