Goose Island (Chicago)
Goose Island is a 160 acre artificial island in Chicago, Illinois, formed by the North Branch of the Chicago River on the west and the North Branch Canal on the east. It is about 1 1/2 mile long and 1/2 mile across at its widest point.
Goose Island from the south. | |
Street map of Goose Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago River |
| Coordinates | 41°54′16″N 87°39′15″W |
| Area | 160 acres (65 ha) |
| Length | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Width | 0.5 mi (0.8 km) |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| State | Illinois |
| City | Chicago |
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