Sheets Island Explained

Sheets Island
Map:Pennsylvania
Location:Susquehanna River
Coordinates:40.2886°N -76.9181°W[1]
Archipelago:Sheets Island Archipelago
Area Acre:70
Elevation Ft:312
Country Admin Divisions Title:State
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:County
Country Admin Divisions 1:Dauphin
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:City
Country Admin Divisions 2:Harrisburg

Sheets Island (sometimes also referred to as Shutts Island) is an island and archipelago located in the Susquehanna River beside the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It has much smaller surrounding islands, all of which comprise the Sheets Island Archipelago (70 acres). This land is open to the public and considered a Natural Area by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, within the Weiser State Forest District. Other major nearby islands in the river outside of the archipelago are McCormick Island, Independence Island, and Governor’s Island.[2]

Notes and References

  1. 1187434 . Sheets Island . 2018-01-06.
  2. Web site: September 11, 2024 . Sheets Island Archipelago Natural Area . September 11, 2024 . DCNR eLibrary.