Horseshoe Island (Wisconsin)

Horseshoe Island is an island in Green Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. The island is located offshore from Peninsula State Park and is part of the state park.[1][2] The French explorer Jean Nicolet reportedly landed on the island.[3] The island is part of the Town of Gibraltar, and lies offshore from the village of Ephraim, Wisconsin.

Horseshoe Island
Aerial view of Horseshoe Island
Horseshoe Island
Horseshoe Island
Geography
LocationLake Michigan, Door County, Wisconsin
Coordinates45°10′44″N 087°12′33″W
Highest elevation607 ft (185 m)
Administration

Climate

Horseshoe Island
Climate chart (explanation)
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °C
Precipitation totals in mm
Source: [4]

Notes

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