Goose Island (Chicago)
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| 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 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]
Goose Island (Chicago) Media
Cherry Avenue bridge across the canal
Illustration of Weed Street bridge from the cover of Scientific American on September 12, 1891
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