Goose Island (Chicago)
Goose Island is a 160 acres (0.65 km2) artificial island in Chicago, Illinois. It is formed by the North Branch of the Chicago River on the west and the North Branch Canal on the east. It is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) across at its widest point.[1]
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago River |
| Coordinates | 41°54′16″N 87°39′15″W / 41.90444°N 87.65417°WCoordinates: 41°54′16″N 87°39′15″W / 41.90444°N 87.65417°W |
| Length | 1.5 mi (2.4 km) |
| Width | 0.5 mi (0.80 km) |
| Country | |
United States | |
Goose Island (Chicago) Media
- Cherry Ave bridge west panorama 20100725.jpg
Cherry Avenue bridge across the canal
- SA 1891-09-12 Weed Street Bridge.jpg
Illustration of Weed Street bridge from the cover of Scientific American on September 12, 1891
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