McGuire Island (Oregon)
 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°WCoordinates: 45°33′49″N 122°27′54″W / 45.56361°N 122.46500°W |
| 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
- ↑ "Government Island State Recreation Area - Park History". Oregon State Parks. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ↑ 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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