Sharpshin Island

39°3′53.39″N 77°22′14.95″W

Sharpshin Island is located in Maryland
Sharpshin Island
Sharpshin Island
Location of Sharpshin Island, Maryland

Sharpshin Island is an island on the Potomac River in Montgomery County, Maryland, near Algonkian Regional Park.[1] It is 5.3 acres (2.1 ha) in area, but is very narrow, measuring only 50 ft (15 m) across at its broadest point.[2] Because of its plentiful shoreline, it provides habitat for waterfowl, molluscs, crustaceans, amphibians, and reptiles.[2] A land patent for the island for "Harry D. Johnson et. al" in 1903.[3]

See also

References
  1. High, Mike (2001-03-22). The C&O Canal Companion. JHU Press. ISBN 978-0-8018-6602-9.
  2. "Sharpshin Island Fee Simple Acquisition // LandScope America". www.landscope.org. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
  3. Office, Maryland Land (1903). Report of the Commissioner.


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