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Seafloor Rocks and Sediments of the Continental Shelf From Monterey Bay to Point Sur, California

December 1, 2000

Introduction

Acoustic swath mapping of the greater Monterey Bay area continental shelf from Point Ano Nuevo to Point Sur reveals complex patterns of rock outcrops on the shelf, and coarse sand bodies that occur in distinct depressions on the inner and mid-shelves. This publication portrays the seafloor components in a 36- by 48-inch map sheet at 1:100,000 scale.

Publication Year 2000
Title Seafloor Rocks and Sediments of the Continental Shelf From Monterey Bay to Point Sur, California
DOI 10.3133/mf2345
Authors Stephen L. Eittreim, Roberto J. Anima, Andrew J. Stevenson, Florence L. Wong
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Miscellaneous Field Studies Map
Series Number 2345
Index ID mf2345
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Coastal and Marine Geology