Corn Island [1]
Corn Island [1]

Corn Island [1]

About

Corn Island is an island in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, north (downriver) of Grape Island and west of Dark Island (US). It is also known as Woodley's Island or Dowsley's Island. It covers about 2.4 hectares (6.0 acres), with 0.7 km (0.4 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 84 m (274 ft) above sea level.

Facts

LocationTownship of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada
WhereNorth (downriver) of Grape Island and west of Dark Island (US)
Also known asWoodley's, Dowsley's
Area2.42 ha (5.98 acres)
Shoreline0.65 km (0.40 mi)
Highest point84 m (274 ft) above sea level
Nearest placesCorn, Little, Island, 405 m (0.25 mi) south
Little Corn Island(s), 405 m (0.25 mi) south
Corn Island Shoals, 785 m (0.49 mi) east
Nearest townMallorytown Landing, ONT, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) west
Coordinates44.45404, -75.82706
Official name recordCGNDB FATGJ
Official name adopted1968-01-22

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.

Photos

Corn Island [1]
Corn Island [1]
Corn Island [1]
Photos by Duncan Rawlinson (Duncan.co)