Sugar Island, River island in Wayne County, United States
Sugar Island stands as a 30-acre wooded landmass in the Detroit River, positioned between Grosse Ile and Boblo Island, featuring white sandy beaches.
The island contained a resort park with a large dance pavilion in the early 1900s, served by steamships including the SS Tashmoo until 1936.
Environmental protection efforts led to the conversion of Sugar Island into a natural preserve, securing its role as a migratory bird sanctuary.
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service maintains Sugar Island as a wildlife refuge, with boat access required to reach its protected shores.
The island's geographical position places it approximately half a mile west of the Canadian border within Grosse Ile Township.
Location: Wayne County
GPS coordinates: 42.09140,-83.14420
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:33
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