Little Island (Washington, D.C.) Explained

Little Island
Location:Potomac River, Washington, D.C.
Total Islands:1
Area Sqmi:0.0024
Elevation Ft:3
Country:United States
Population:0
Additional Info:Located under the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge

Little Island is an island in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., just south of Theodore Roosevelt Island and the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge.

Geography

Little Island's coordinates are 38.891°N, 77.059°W. Its area is 1.547acres. Little Island is the sixth largest island in the District of Columbia. It is uninhabited, undeveloped, and entirely wooded. It is separated from Theodore Roosevelt Island by a small channel. The only access to it is by boat. It is not part of Theodore Roosevelt Island Park, although it is managed together with Theodore Roosevelt Island. The island is in the shape of a rounded triangle. Historically, the island was also known as South Island, Swan Island, and Small Island.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. "Theodore Roosevelt Island". Historic American Landscapes Survey. National Park Service. U.S. Department of the Interior.