Hog Island (Oregon) Explained

Hog Island
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Coordinates:45.4011°N -122.6431°W
Waterbody:Willamette River
Area Ha:4
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Elevation M:8
Country:United States
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:State
Country Admin Divisions 1:Oregon
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:County
Country Admin Divisions 2:Clackamas
Population:0

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Islands in the Stream. Hall, Parker. Willamette Week. June 16, 2015. November 12, 2016.
  2. Web site: Hog Island Viewpoint. OregonHikers. November 12, 2016.
  3. News: Protecting Hog Island. Macuk, Anthony. Portland Tribune. June 16, 2016. November 12, 2016.