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Environmental Atlas of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin
Entry ID:
USGS_OFR_2002_206
Summary
Abstract:
The story of Lake Pontchartrain and its surrounding Basin is a fascinating
saga. Created at the end of the last Ice Age, this estuary is much more than just a magnificent natural resource. It has provided humans with sources of food, as well as a means of communication, transportation and commerce. These and a host of other benefits have supported the growth of New Orleans and the surrounding ... ![]() Geographic Coverage
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Jack Kindinger
Dataset Title:
Environmental Atlas of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin
Dataset Series Name:
USGS Open-File Report
Dataset Release Date:
2002
Dataset Publisher:
U.S. Geological Survey
Data Presentation Form:
online files
Online Resource:
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-206/index.html
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COMPLETE
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Distribution
Distribution Media:
Electronic
Distribution Format:
HTML
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