Coastal and Marine Geology Program Internet Map Server:
Long Bay, South Carolina

Internet Map Server Description

USGS/CMGP Long Bay South Carolina Internet Map Server default map view. Click here for a larger image. Image will open in new browser window.

The USGS Long Bay, South Carolina Internet Map Server contains published data layers and information from research conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program (CMGP) in partnership with the South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium (SCSGC). An example of the default map view is shown at the right. This map view shows the sidescan sonar data collected in the northern coastal area of South Carolina in Long Bay from Little River Inlet to Winyah Bay. Additional data layers for the Long Bay region include: 1- grab sample and on-shore borehole locations; 2- several geologic interpretations; 3- gray-scale and color-encoded shaded relief bathymetric images; and 4- location and links to collected seismic data.

Data layers may be "turned-off or on" in the map view by selecting the visible button (check box) beside the layer name. The map view will automatically update to reflect the change. A complete description of the available data layers may be found in the publication GIS Data Catalog.

Hyperlink properties

The data layers listed below have associated hyperlink properties. When the data layer is selected as the active data layer, selecting the hyperlink activity will result in the associated information being displayed in a new browser window.

• boomer seismic systems - Trackline navigation showing the location of data collected using the boomer seismic system. Tracklines are hyperlinked to browse graphics representing the boomer seismic data. When this layer is active, the user may utilize the hyperlink tool to view a selected seismic record. The image will be displayed in a new browser window.
• chirp seismic systems - Trackline navigation showing the location of data collected using the chirp seismic system. Tracklines are hyperlinked to browse graphics representing the chirp seismic data. When this layer is active, the user may utilize the hyperlink tool to view a selected seismic record. The image will be displayed in a new browser window.