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Prospect Island

USGS aerial image of the island.
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Geography
Location	Northern California
Coordinates	38°14′47″N 121°39′56″W / 38.2463030°N 121.6655110°W / 38.2463030; -121.6655110 (Prospect Island)
Adjacent bodies of water	Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta
Administration
United States
State	California
County	Solano

Prospect Island seen from the southeast in 2018; Ryer Island is to its southeast, and Liberty Island is to its northwest.

Prospect Island is a small piece of land located in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta in California. It is part of Solano County. This island is managed by a group called Reclamation District 1667.

Discover Prospect Island

Prospect Island is a tiny island in the large Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta. This delta is a special area where California's two main rivers meet. It's a mix of waterways, islands, and wetlands.

Where is Prospect Island?

The island is found in Northern California. Its exact spot is at coordinates 38.2463030 degrees north and 121.6655110 degrees west. It's an important part of the delta's geography.

How the Island is Managed

Prospect Island is looked after by Reclamation District 1667. A "reclamation district" is a local group. They work to manage water and land in certain areas. This often involves protecting land from floods or helping with irrigation.

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