Mud Island (Michigan) Explained

Mud Island
Image Alt:Aerial image of an island.
Pushpin Map:WayneCountyMI#Michigan#USA
Coordinates:42.2389°N -83.1408°W
Location:Michigan
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Elevation Ft:584
Country:United States
Country Admin Divisions Title:State
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:County
Country Admin Divisions 1:Wayne

Mud Island is an island in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, in southeast Michigan. It is in Wayne County. Its coordinates are 42.2389°N -83.1408°W; the United States Geological Survey gave its elevation as in 1980. Once owned by National Steel, white bass and perch are now caught there.