Crowley Island

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Crowley Island
Geography
Coordinates 44°32′58″N67°39′18″W / 44.5495226°N 67.6549949°W / 44.5495226; -67.6549949 Coordinates: 44°32′58″N67°39′18″W / 44.5495226°N 67.6549949°W / 44.5495226; -67.6549949
Adjacent bodies of water West River, Indian River
Area183 acres (74 ha)
Highest elevation23 ft (7 m)
Administration
State Maine
County Washington

Crowley Island is an island between the West River and the Indian River in Addison, Washington County, Maine. [1] [2] Crowley Island is connected to the mainland by a bridge and Crowley Island Road. There is also a cemetery on the island. [3] Steele Point is located on the south west tip of the island.

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References

  1. "Crowley Island". Natural Resources Council of Maine. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  2. "Report For Crowley Island". USGNIS. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. "Crowley Island Cemetery". Find a grave. Retrieved 26 December 2017.