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

39°3′53.39″N 77°22′14.95″W / 39.0648306°N 77.3708194°W / 39.0648306; -77.3708194

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]

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References

  1. ^ High, Mike (2001-03-22). The C&O Canal Companion. JHU Press. ISBN 978-0-8018-6602-9.
  2. ^ a b "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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