Dune Ridges of Clatsop County

Reckendorf, Peterson, Percy

Figure 2 - View to north of Sunset Lake on 3/25/48. In the left center of photo is shown a double row sand fence placed about 4 meters (30 feet) apart starting about 15 meters (50 feet) above the high tide line. The area to the right of the growing active foredune is wet deflation plain where winds have blown down to the summer water table. (click on photo for larger version)