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The Excelsior Group is nestled northwest of Point Marguerite, along the US mainland in the Thousand Islands region. This cluster of islands is part of Jefferson County, New York, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Alexandria. Its precise location is marked by the coordinates 44°22’07” North and 75°53’13” West, placing it within the scenic expanse of the St. Lawrence River.

This island group, while not widely known by alternate names, contributes to the rich tapestry of the Thousand Islands—a renowned archipelago straddling the Canada-US border. Its presence in the northern waters offers a glimpse of the natural beauty and intricate waterways that define this unique region. The Excelsior Group’s proximity to the US mainland and its positioning downriver from Point Marguerite make it a distinct part of the local geographic landscape.

Island or Feature Name
Excelsior Group, The

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
442207N 0755313W

Two-Minute Box
44^24′ x 75^52′

Location and description
Northwest (downriver) of Point Marguerite (of US mainland)

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Alexandria

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
357

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