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Whaleback Island rests within the picturesque Thousand Islands region on the US side of the Canada-US border. This small island is nestled northeast, downriver of Crossover Island, and lies south, upriver of Whaleback Shoal. The island is part of the town of Hammond in St. Lawrence County, New York. Its geographic coordinates place it firmly in the heart of this enchanting area known for its natural beauty and rich history.

Whaleback Island’s proximity to other notable features in the Thousand Islands makes it an intriguing spot for those exploring the region. The island’s positioning within the northeastern section of the two-minute box grid of 44^32′ x 75^44′ highlights its specific location among the archipelago’s many islands. While the island itself may not carry any alternate names, its place within the local landscape adds to the character and diversity synonymous with the Thousand Islands area.

Island or Feature Name
Whaleback Island

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
443020N 0754556W

Two-Minute Box
44^32′ x 75^44′

Location and description
Northeast (downriver) of Crossover Island, south (upriver) of Whaleback Shoal

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Hammond

County
St. Lawrence

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
1301

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