Ocean City, Maryland 1:24,000-scale Topographic Map

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Why is Assateague Island (the southern island) offset from Fenwick Island (the northern island)? In other words, why are they not in a line due north and south from each other?
Calculate the rate of offset per year since the mid-1840s, when the two islands were aligned.
Discuss the cultural and natural pressures on seacoasts, including longshore current, sand migration, jetties, land use, and tourism. Refer to USGS Circular 1075: Coasts in Crisis.