Chapman Shoal
About
Chapman Shoal is a bar in the Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York.
Chapman Shoal lies in the St. Lawrence River between Round Island and Pine (Beckwith) Island, downriver from Clayton. It was officially named in 1891, and the person it was named for is not known.
Facts
| Location | Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Nearest places | Chapman Shoal Lighthouse, 77 m (0.05 mi) east Beckwith Island, 568 m (0.35 mi) northwest Pine Island [2], 570 m (0.35 mi) northwest |
| Nearest town | Frontenac, NY, 1.8 km (1.1 mi) east |
| Coordinates | 44.25746, -76.07263 |
| Official name record | GNIS 973316 |
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (public domain).
- Thousand Islands Life: Why the name Chapman Shoal?