Hog Island
A view of Hog Island
Geography
Coordinates45°24′4″N 122°38′35″W / 45.40111°N 122.64306°W / 45.40111; -122.64306
Adjacent toWillamette River
Area4 ha (9.9 acres)
Highest elevation8 m (26 ft)
Administration
StateOregon
CountyClackamas
Demographics
Population0

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]

References

  1. Hall, Parker (June 16, 2015). "Islands in the Stream". Willamette Week. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  2. "Hog Island Viewpoint". OregonHikers. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
  3. Macuk, Anthony (June 16, 2016). "Protecting Hog Island". Portland Tribune. Retrieved November 12, 2016.



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