Southern Edge of the Boardwalk                         NW     -     NE 
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The desert sands have overtaken the farthest boundary of the boardwalk, a
constant reminder that life here is an ongoing battle against nature.  A
small trail leads south across the sand to the docks, though the
boardwalk continues to the northeast and west.  The local resource center is
to the west, placed on the outskirts because of the awful smell.  The town
unfolds around a large pit of oil that lies directly north, though a sturdy
guardrail prevents any accidental falls into it.  The sound of the coast is
everywhere as the ocean pounds against the shore, creating a sense of
serenity that engulfs this desert town.