Summary paper on deltas. Maps and diagrams show how a delta develops, becomes abandoned 

 and transgressed by the sea. Emphasis is on the character of the vertical sequences of sediments. 



Shlemon, R.J., and S.M. Gagliano. 1972. Birth of a delta-Atchafalaya Bay, Louisiana. 24th Int. 

 Geol. Conf. 6:437-441. 



Early paper on the development of a new Atchafalaya delta in Atchafalaya Bay south of Morgan 

 City. Emphasis is on delta growth during the period 1952-72. 



Morgan, J.P. 1973. Impact of subsidence and erosion on Louisiana coastal marshes and estuaries. 

 Pages 217-233 in R.H. Chabreck, ed. Proceedings of the coastal marsh and estuary management 

 symposium. La. State Univ., Div. Continuing Education, Baton Rouge. 



Shlemon, R.J. 1975. Subaqueous delta formation - Atchafalaya Bay, Louisiana. Pages 208-221 

 in Deltas - models for exploration. Houston Geol. Soc. 



Discusses transitional phases of delta development. Includes maps showing the thickness of 

 sediments deposited during 1952-62 and 1962-72. 



LeBlanc, R.J. 1975. Significant studies of modern and ancient deltaic sediments. Pages 13-85 

 in Deltas - models for exploration. Houston Geol. Soc. 



Presents brief summaries of 65 of the best papers on deltas and related sediments. Includes 

 48 figures and 15 tables. 



Coleman, J.M., and L.D. Wright. 1975. Modern river deltas: variability of processes and sand 

 bodies. Pages 99-150 in M.L. Broussard, ed. Deltas - models for exploration. Houston Geol. 

 Soc. 



Excellent summary paper based on the study of 50 deltas throughout the world. Emphasis is 

 on the vertical sediment sequences produced by six different types of deltas. 



LeBlanc, R.J. 1977. Distribution and continuity of sandstone reservoirs. Parts I and II: J. Petrol. 

 Tech. July:776-804. 



Includes a brief summary of the two most common delta sand bodies: delta front sheet sands 

 and distributary channel sands. Emphasis is on distribution and continuity of each type of 

 sand. 



Chabreck, R., and G. Linscombe. 1978. Vegetative type map of the Louisiana coastal marshes. 

 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, New Orleans. 



Map shows the distribution of saline, fresh, brackish, intermediate, and non-marsh areas of 

 coastal Louisiana. Brief description of vegetation associated with each type of marsh included. 



Rouse, L.J., et al. 1978. Satellite observations of the subaerial growth of the new Atchafalaya 

 Delta. Geology 6:405-408. 



Four maps show the subaerial growth of this new delta during the period 1873-1976. Refer 

 to papers by Shlemon and Gagliano 1972 and Shlemon 1975. 



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