Troughton Island

Troughton Island

About

Troughton Island is an island in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, in or near the Lake Fleet Group. It covers about 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres), with 0.6 km (0.4 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 92 m (301 ft) above sea level. The name was officially adopted in 1950.

Facts

LocationTownship of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada
WhereIn or near The Lake Fleet Group
Area1.48 ha (3.66 acres)
Shoreline0.63 km (0.39 mi)
Highest point92 m (301 ft) above sea level
Nearest placesRamsden Island, 303 m (0.19 mi) southwest
Bloodletter Island, 436 m (0.27 mi) southeast
Dumfounder Island, 496 m (0.31 mi) south
Nearest townGray’s Beach, ONT, 3.1 km (1.9 mi) north
Coordinates44.30944, -76.11000
Official name recordCGNDB FCXOM
Official name adopted1950-04-06

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.