Bouldin Island
Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta | |
Area | 5,900 acres (2,400 ha) |
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Administration | |
United States | |
State | California |
County | San Joaquin |
Bouldin Island is an
Reclamation District 756.[2] The island is owned by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.[3]
Geography
The 2,400 ha (5,900-acre) island is bounded to the north by
South Mokelumne River which separates the island from Staten Island. To the east, the island is bounded by Little Potato Slough, to the south by Potato Slough, and to the west by the Mokelumne River
.
State Route 12 crosses the northern section of Bouldin Island, which is also called Kettleman Lane on the island.
A swing bridge over the Mokelumne River on SR 12 connects the northwestern part of the island to Andrus Island. Near the northeastern tip of Bouldin Island, a high-level bridge on SR 12 spans Little Potato Slough connecting the island to Stockton, California.
See also
References
- ^ "Shima Adds to Big Holdings in Delta". The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California. 1920-12-14. p. 6.
- ^ "Municipal Service Review: Selected San Joaquin County Reclamation Districts" (PDF). San Joaquin Local Agency Formation Commission. E Mulberg & Associates. 18 March 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 March 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ https://www.mwdh2o.com/delta-islands-and-habitat-restoration/