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Deer Island is situated within the scenic Thousand Islands region, specifically in the Manhattan Group. This area is known for its picturesque waterways and is located north-northeast, or downriver, from the charming town of Alexandria Bay, New York. The island is nestled in Jefferson County, one of the picturesque locales of the state of New York.

This island is part of the municipality of Alexandria, a region that boasts a rich history and vibrant local culture. The Thousand Islands area, with its unique distribution of islands along the Canada-US border, offers a mix of natural beauty and historical intrigue, making Deer Island a noteworthy feature within this landscape. Its precise location is marked by the coordinates 44°21’39″N latitude and 75°54’26″W longitude, placing it in a two-minute box characterized by these geographical coordinates.

Island or Feature Name
Deer Island

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
442139N 0755426W

Two-Minute Box
44^22′ x 75^54′

Location and description
In or near The Manhattan Group, north-northeast (downriver) of Alexandria Bay, NY

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Alexandria

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
294

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