Figure 22. Hypsometric diagrams depicting the percent of area of each physiographic zone with respect to depth. Although Shelf Valleys show a symmetrical distribution centered on 50 to 60 m depth, Nearshore basins, Nearshore Ramps, and Rocky Zones are predominantly in shallower depths and Outer Basins are largely in deep water. Hard-Bottom Plains show a bimodal tendency, with abundances in shallow water (off Wells Embayment) and deep water (off Machias Bay).

---

Last updated on October 6, 2005

Maine.gov | Department of Conservation | MGS Home | Site Policies