Sandy Areas other than Beaches are composed primarily of sand and gravel accumulation found in river flood plains. Sand dune communities normally included in this type in the standard classification of Anderson et al. were mapped as 21210 for foredunes, or 22000 or 23200 for desert and interior dune communities. Coastal dunes associated with beaches such as the Nipomo Dunes area were mapped as (11720).
DISTRIBUTION:
This type occurs throughout California, but was primarily mapped in coastal river beds.
Source: Modified by the California Gap Analysis Project from Anderson et al., 1976.