Mosenthein Island
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Mosenthein Island, situated approximately due north of the
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in
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, and approximately south of the confluence of the Missouri River and
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, is one of a cluster of three islands:
Chouteau Island Chouteau Island ( ), situated approximately due north of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, and approximately south of the confluence of the Missouri River and Mississippi River, is one of a cluster of three islands: Chouteau Island, Ga ...
, Gabaret Island, and Mosenthein Island. Mosenthein Island is 1,077 acres in area. The island is mainly bottomland forest. It is only accessible by boat. It is a popular spot to camp and canoe.


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