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Empire Shoal is a notable underwater feature located in the Thousand Islands region along the Canada-US border. This shoal is positioned south, or upriver, of Long Schooner Island, near the critical International Boundary. Its precise coordinates are marked at 44° 25′ 05″ N latitude and 75° 50′ 30″ W longitude, placing it squarely within the Canadian waters of Ontario.

Part of the municipality of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Empire Shoal falls under the jurisdiction of Leeds and Grenville County. This area is renowned for its intricate network of islands and waterways, providing a picturesque and historically rich environment. Although not an island itself, Empire Shoal contributes to the diverse underwater topography that characterizes this unique region of Ontario.

Island or Feature Name
Empire Shoal

Nationality
Canada

Centroid Lat/Long
44° 25′ 05″ N – 75° 50′ 30″ W

Two-Minute Box
44^26′ x 75^50′

Location and description
South (upriver) of Long Schooner Island, near the International Bounday,

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Leeds and Thousand Is.

County
Leeds and Grenville

Province / State
ONT

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
349

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