Swan Island (Michigan) facts for kids
![]() USGS aerial imagery of Swan Island
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Location | Michigan |
Coordinates | 42°05′57″N 83°10′27″W / 42.09917°N 83.17417°W |
Highest elevation | 581 ft (177.1 m) |
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State | ![]() |
County | Wayne |
Swan Island is a small island located in the Detroit River. It is found in Wayne County, which is in the southeastern part of Michigan. The island's exact location is 42°05′57″N 83°10′27″W / 42.09917°N 83.17417°W.
In 1980, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the island's height. They found its elevation to be about 581 feet (177 meters) above sea level.
What Lives on Swan Island?
Swan Island is an important place for fish. A report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1982 mentioned something interesting. It said that a type of fish called white bass has been using the island. These fish have been coming to Swan Island to lay their eggs since the 1920s. This means the island is a special spot for them to reproduce.
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