Curlew Island (Gulf Islands)
Curlew Island is a small island in the southern Gulf Islands, located in the Strait of Georgia between Mayne Island and Samuel Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was presumably named after the British sloop HMS Curlew.[2]
Curlew Island Location of Curlew Island in British Columbia | |
Geography | |
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Location | Strait of Georgia |
Coordinates | 48°49′49″N 123°14′27″W |
Archipelago | Gulf Islands |
Highest elevation | 41 m (135 ft)[1] |
Administration | |
Province | British Columbia |
See also
References
- "Curlew Island Map". Mapcarta. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- "Curlew Island". BC Geographical Names. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
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