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Edmond Island
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USGS aerial imagery of Edmond Island
Edmond Island is located in Wayne County, Michigan
Edmond Island
Edmond Island
Location in Wayne County, Michigan
Edmond Island is located in Michigan
Edmond Island
Edmond Island
Location in Michigan
Edmond Island is located in the United States
Edmond Island
Edmond Island
Location in the United States
Geography
Location Michigan
Coordinates 42°04′58″N 83°11′39″W / 42.08278°N 83.19417°W / 42.08278; -83.19417 (Edmond Island)
Highest elevation 577 ft (175.9 m)
Administration
United States
State  Michigan
County Wayne

Edmond Island is a small piece of land in the Detroit River. This island is located in the city of Gibraltar, which is in the state of Michigan, United States.

Where is Edmond Island Located?

Edmond Island is found in the lower part of the Detroit River. This river connects Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair. The island is part of Wayne County, Michigan.

Understanding its Coordinates

The exact location of Edmond Island can be pinpointed using special numbers called coordinates. These are 42°04′58″N 83°11′39″W / 42.08278°N 83.19417°W / 42.08278; -83.19417 (Edmond Island). The "N" means North latitude, and "W" means West longitude. These numbers help maps show exactly where the island is.

How High is Edmond Island?

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has measured the height of Edmond Island. Its elevation is about 577 feet (or 176 meters) above sea level. This measurement helps us understand how high the land is compared to the ocean.

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