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Hog Island (Oregon)

Coordinates: 45°24′4″N 122°38′35″W / 45.40111°N 122.64306°W / 45.40111; -122.64306
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Hog Island
A view of Hog Island
Map
Geography
Coordinates45°24′4″N 122°38′35″W / 45.40111°N 122.64306°W / 45.40111; -122.64306
Adjacent toWillamette River
Area4 ha (9.9 acres)
Highest elevation8 m (26 ft)
Administration
StateOregon
CountyClackamas
Demographics
Population0

Hog Island, also known as Oak Island,[1] is an island in the Willamette River in Clackamas County, Oregon.[2] It is located within the boundaries of the census-designated place of Oak Grove.

Hog Island is owned by Clackamas County and maintained by a nonprofit group known as Willamette Riverkeeper. It is accessible by boat. The island's native plants include Oregon White Oak, Douglas Fir, Oregon grape, Snowberry, and Camas.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Hall, Parker (June 16, 2015). "Islands in the Stream". Willamette Week. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "Hog Island Viewpoint". OregonHikers. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  3. ^ Macuk, Anthony (June 16, 2016). "Protecting Hog Island". Portland Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2016.