Cub Island is an island in Box Elder County, Utah, United States.[1]

Cub Island
Cub Island as seen from the northern end of Gunnison Island.

Cub Island was so named on account of its smaller size to nearby Gunnison Island.[2] During periods of lower water levels, Cub Island is connected to Gunnison Island by an exposed shoal.

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cub Island
  2. ↑ Cott, John W. Van (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names : a Compilation. University of Utah Press. p. 98. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7.

41°20′53″N 112°51′13″W / 41.34798°N 112.85359°W / 41.34798; -112.85359



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