Native name: Aniibiish (Ojibwe) | |
|---|---|
  Neebish Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | St. Marys River |
| Coordinates | 46°16′14.8″N 84°09′16.5″W / 46.270778°N 84.154583°W |
| Total islands | 2 |
| Major islands | Big Neebish, Little Neebish |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (56 km2) |
| Highest elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Chippewa |
| Township | Soo |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 89 (2010[1]) |
| Pop. density | 4.14/sq mi (1.598/km2) |
Neebish Island is located in the U.S. state of Michigan, in the St. Marys River, which connects Lake Superior and Lake Huron at the easternmost point of Michigan's upper peninsula.
Located west of the international border that separates the United States from the Canadian province of Ontario, the island is within the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence seaway. Ship traffic heading up to Lake Superior pass on the island's east side, while downriver traffic to Lake Huron passes through a deepened channel on the island's west side.
The island has a permanent resident population of nearly 90.[2] It is a tourist destination for seasonal cottagers and campers.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "2010 Census Demographic Profile". 2010 Census Interactive Population Map. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "2010 Census Demographic Profile". 2010 Census Interactive Population Map. Retrieved 6 August 2013.