Figure 2. In 1953 the central portion of the Ogunquit dune field was an equal mix of vegetated dunes and open sand surfaces. The open areas appear to be a combination of blowouts created by wind and washouts where surf and coastal flooding washed sand into the dune field. The entire beach and dune system was very dynamic and responsive to the forces of nature.

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