McGuire Island (Oregon)

McGuire Island
Map of Government Island and surrounding islands. McGuire Island is the southernmost island before the mainland.
Geography
Coordinates 45°33′49″N 122°27′54″W / 45.56361°N 122.46500°W / 45.56361; -122.46500Coordinates: 45°33′49″N 122°27′54″W / 45.56361°N 122.46500°W / 45.56361; -122.46500
Adjacent bodies of water Columbia River
Area 9.3 ha (23 acres)
Highest elevation 7 m (23 ft)
Administration
State Oregon
County Multnomah
Demographics
Population 0

McGuire Island is an island in the Columbia River in Multnomah County, Oregon. It is located southeast of Government Island.[1]

McGuire Island was purchased by the Port of Portland in 1969 and is patrolled by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Government Island State Recreation Area - Park History". Oregon State Parks. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ Hall, Kasia (August 28, 2014). "Multnomah County Sheriff's Office outlines enforcement guidelines for Columbia River islands after recent violence". The Oregonian (Oregonlive.com). Retrieved November 12, 2016.


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