Crossover Island
About
Crossover Island is an island in the Town of Hammond, St. Lawrence County, New York, east-southeast of Princess Island (Canada), near where the Seaway crosses the International Boundary. It covers about 0.4 hectares (0.9 acres), with 0.3 km (0.2 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 78 m (257 ft) above sea level.
The island carries Crossover Island Lighthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A first light was built in 1848, and an iron tower with a detached keeper's dwelling replaced it in 1882. The light was discontinued in 1941.
Facts
| Location | Town of Hammond, St. Lawrence County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Where | East-southeast of Princess Island (Canada), near where the Seaway crosses International Boundary |
| Area | 0.38 ha (0.94 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.27 km (0.17 mi) |
| Highest point | 78 m (257 ft) above sea level |
| Heritage listings | NRHP 07001037 Crossover Island Light |
| Nearest places | Peach Island [1], 1.0 km (0.6 mi) southeast Savage Island, 1.4 km (0.9 mi) northwest Whaleback Island, 1.4 km (0.9 mi) northeast |
| Nearest town | Oak Point, NY, 2.9 km (1.8 mi) northeast |
| Coordinates | 44.49673, -75.77885 |
| Official name record | GNIS 976208 |
Sources
- U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (public domain).
- Area and shoreline computed from map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
- Elevation: U.S. Geological Survey 3D Elevation Program (public domain).
- Wikipedia: Hammond, New York
- Thousand Islands Life: Crossover Island Lighthouse