Foleys Island facts for kids
USGS aerial imagery of Foleys Island
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 Foleys Island
Location in Michigan
Foleys Island
Location in the United States
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| Location | Southeast Michigan |
| Coordinates | 41°53′34″N 83°22′22″W / 41.89278°N 83.37278°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Lake Erie |
| Highest elevation | 577 ft (175.9 m) |
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| State |  Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
Foleys Island is a small island located in Plum Creek. This creek is very close to the big body of water called Lake Erie. The island is found in Monroe County, which is part of the state of Michigan in the United States.
Where is Foleys Island?
Foleys Island is in Southeast Michigan. You can find it by its exact location, known as coordinates: 41°53′34″N 83°22′22″W / 41.89278°N 83.37278°W. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.
How High is Foleys Island?
In 1980, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the height of Foleys Island. They found its elevation to be about 577 feet (or 176 meters) above sea level. The USGS is a science agency that studies the Earth.
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