Idlewild Island

Idlewild Island

About

Idlewild Island is an island in or near The Summerland Group, west of Sunnyside Island, near the International Boundary, in the Town of Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York. It covers about 1.7 hectares (4.3 acres), with 0.5 km (0.3 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 85 m (279 ft) above sea level.

Facts

LocationTown of Alexandria, Jefferson County, New York, United States
WhereIn or near The Summerland Group, west of Sunnyside Island, near the International Boundary
Area1.73 ha (4.27 acres)
Shoreline0.54 km (0.34 mi)
Highest point85 m (279 ft) above sea level
Nearest placesHadassah Island, 108 m (0.07 mi) southeast
Ina Island, 325 m (0.20 mi) southeast
Elephant (or Elephants) Back [Island], 379 m (0.24 mi) south
Nearest townWestminster Park, NY (on Wellesley Island), 3.0 km (1.9 mi) southwest
Coordinates44.37312, -75.90051
Official name recordGNIS 953585

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).