Hog Island (Oregon)

Hog Island

A view of Hog Island
Geography
Coordinates 45°24′4″N 122°38′35″W / 45.40111°N 122.64306°W / 45.40111; -122.64306Coordinates: 45°24′4″N 122°38′35″W / 45.40111°N 122.64306°W / 45.40111; -122.64306
Adjacent bodies of water Willamette River
Area 4 ha (9.9 acres)
Highest elevation 8 m (26 ft)
Administration
State Oregon
County Clackamas
Demographics
Population 0

Hog Island, also known as Oak Island,[1] is an island in the Willamette River in Clackamas County, Oregon.[2] It is located within the boundaries of the census-designated place of Oak Grove.

Hog Island is owned by Clackamas County and maintained by a nonprofit group known as Willamette Riverkeeper. It is accessible by boat. Native species of plant include white oak, Oregon grape, snowberry, and camas'[3]

References

  1. Hall, Parker (June 16, 2015). "Islands in the Stream". Willamette Week. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  2. "Hog Island Viewpoint". OregonHikers. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  3. Macuk, Anthony (June 16, 2016). "Protecting Hog Island". Portland Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2016.


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