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Coastal Classification Atlas

Southeastern Louisiana Coastal Classification Maps - Pass Abel to East Timbalier Island

USGS Open File Report 2005-1003

Robert A. Morton, Russell L. Peterson

Report Home Maps Overview Mapping Methods Coastal Classifications Geologic Setting Coastal Processes Coastal Vulnerability Classification Summary References

Southeastern Louisiana Coastal Classification Maps

Index map for Southeastern Louisiana Coastal Classification Maps - Pass Abel to East Timbalier Island
Index Map for Coastal Classification Maps - Pass Abel to East Timbalier Island: This map shows the areas covered by the Coastal Classification Maps on this web site. Click on the location names or the outlined areas to view the map for that area.
One purpose of the USGS National Assessment of Coastal Change Project is to provide accurate representations of pre-storm ground conditions for areas that are designated high-priority because they have dense populations or valuable resources that are at risk from storm waves. Another purpose of the project is to develop a geomorphic coastal classification that, with only minor modification, can be applied to most coastal regions in the United States.

A Coastal Classification Map describing local geomorphic features is the first step toward determining the hazard vulnerability of an area. The Coastal Classification Maps of the National Assessment of Coastal Change Project present ground conditions such as beach width, dune elevations, overwash potential, and density of development. In order to complete a hazard vulnerability assessment, that information must be integrated with other information, such as prior storm impacts and beach stability. The Coastal Classification Maps provide much of the basic information for such an assessment and represent a critical component of a storm-impact forecasting capability.

The map above shows the areas covered by this web site. Click on any of the location names or outlines to view the Coastal Classification Map for that area.

Related Research Projects:

Coastal Classification Mapping Project
USGS Coastal & Marine Geology Program

National Assessment of Coastal Change Hazards
USGS Coastal & Marine Geology Program

Hurricane and Extreme Storm Impact Studies
USGS Coastal & Marine Geology Program

Related Links:

Coastal & Marine Geology Program
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Center for Coastal & Watershed Studies
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