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Beach Morphology Monitoring Program
Beach Profile - ASCHWA

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 Beach profile location

This profile is located within Fort Canby State Park southwest of Ilwaco. To reach the site from the junction of first street south and US101, go 0.16 km (0.1 miles) along Spruce Street. Head south along 2nd Avenue for 3.6 km (2.2 miles) to the entrance of Fort Canby State Park. Enter the main park entrance and take a right into camping area. Stay to the left and follow the road through the camping area to the intersection with a park staff access road. Go approximately 0.40 km (0.25 miles) west on the access road to the beach. The profile is located 0.53 km (0.32 miles) north on the beach. The profile originates as far east as is passable by foot.

Ecology - SEA Program | USGS - Coastal & Marine Geology

Maintained by CMAP, Washington Department of Ecology
Address questions and comments to George Kaminsky
Modified 21 Apr 2009