Sheep Island (Washington)
Sheep Island or Picnic Island is one of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington, in the United States. It is a tiny island lying just off the eastern shore of West Sound, Orcas Island. Sheep Island has a land area of 6,193 square meters (1.530 acres), with a recorded elevation of 23 feet (7.0 m).
The 2000 Census reported a permanent population of two persons on the island.
References
- Sheep island: Block 2082, Census Tract 9601, San Juan County, Washington United States Census Bureau
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sheep Island aka Picnic Island
Coordinates: 48°37′39″N 122°57′30″W / 48.62750°N 122.95833°W
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