Wye Island
United States, Maryland
Wye Island
LocationUnited States, Maryland
RegionMaryland
TypeNatural Resources Management Area
Coordinates38.8833°, -76.1667°
Established1979
Area9.91
Nearest CityQueenstown (5 mi)
Major CityAnnapolis (20 mi)
About Wye Island
A 2,450-acre island between the Wye River and Wye East River in the Chesapeake Bay. Managed primarily for wintering waterfowl habitat with 30 miles of shoreline stabilization projects. Once owned by William Paca, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.