Birchholme Island
About
Birchholme Island is a small island in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It covers about 0.2 hectares (0.5 acres), with 0.3 km (0.2 mi) of shoreline, and rises to about 78 m (256 ft) above sea level. Canada's geographical names database records a name decision for Birchholme Island dated 9 May 1974.
Facts
| Location | Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Area | 0.19 ha (0.47 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.27 km (0.17 mi) |
| Highest point | 78 m (256 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Lindsay Island, 278 m (0.17 mi) northeast Beaurivage Island, 325 m (0.20 mi) west Indiana Island, 522 m (0.32 mi) south |
| Nearest town | Willowbank, ONT, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) northwest |
| Coordinates | 44.30350, -76.18326 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FAIOX |
| Official name adopted | 1974-05-09 |
Sources
- Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Area and shoreline computed from map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
- Elevation: Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.