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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