Hat Island (Wisconsin) facts for kids
Geography | |
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Location | Green Bay |
Coordinates | 45°06′08″N 087°19′04″W / 45.10222°N 87.31778°W |
Area | 8 acres (3.2 ha) |
Highest elevation | 581 ft (177.1 m) |
Administration | |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Door County |
Town | Gibraltar |
Hat Island is a small, private island located in Green Bay, which is a large bay of Lake Michigan. It is part of Door County, in the state of Wisconsin, United States. The island is found just off the coast from a community called Juddville.
Where is Hat Island?
Hat Island is situated in Green Bay, a part of Lake Michigan. This makes it one of the many islands in the Great Lakes region. It belongs to the town of Gibraltar, which is also in Door County. The island's exact location can be found using its coordinates: 45°06′08″N 087°19′04″W.
What is Hat Island Like?
Hat Island is quite small, covering an area of about 8 acres. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of six football fields! Its highest point is about 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level. Since it's a private island, it is not open to the public for visits.