Gard Island Explained

Gard Island
Image Alt:Aerial image of an island.
Pushpin Map:Michigan#USA
Coordinates:41.7486°N -83.4436°W
Location:Michigan
Waterbody:Maumee Bay
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Elevation Ft:568
Country:United States
Country Admin Divisions Title:State
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:County
Country Admin Divisions 1:Monroe

Gard Island is an island located in Maumee Bay, in Monroe County, Michigan. Its coordinates are 41.7486°N -83.4436°W, and according to the United States Geological Survey its elevation as in 1980. It was labeled "Guard Island", along with Indian Island and Squaw Island, on a 1900 USGS map of the area. A 1938 map showed it alongside Indian Island, Odeen Island, and Woodtick Island.