Daphne Island
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Athabasca River |
| Coordinates | 57°16′45″N 111°39′41″W / 57.2792°N 111.6614°W |
| Adjacent to | Athabasca River |
| Administration | |
| Province | Alberta |
Daphne Island is a river island in Alberta, Canada.[1] It is in the Athabasca River, located north of Fort McMurray.
Daphne Island was named for Daphne Wallace, the daughter of a surveyor.[2]
References
- ^ "Daphne Island". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
- ^ Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 41.
57°16′45″N 111°39′41″W / 57.2792°N 111.6614°W
