Dead Horse Island facts for kids
USGS aerial imagery of Dead Horse Island.
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 Dead Horse Island
Location in Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
Dead Horse Island
Location in California
Dead Horse Island
Location in the United States
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| Location | Northern California |
| Coordinates | 38°13′45″N 121°30′08″W / 38.2290821°N 121.5021750°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta |
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| State |  California |
| County | Sacramento |
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Dead Horse Island is a small, privately owned island in California. It is located in the San Joaquin River delta. This delta is a large area where the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers meet. They flow together before reaching the San Francisco Bay.
Where is Dead Horse Island?
Dead Horse Island is found in Sacramento County. Its exact location can be pinpointed using coordinates: 38°13′45″N 121°30′08″W / 38.2290821°N 121.5021750°W. This helps people find it on a map.
Who owns and manages the island?
The island is owned by the Wilson Family. It is also managed by something called Reclamation District 2111. A reclamation district is a local group that helps manage land and water in certain areas. They often work to protect land from floods or to help with irrigation for farming.
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