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Ironsides Island, sometimes referred to as “Wells” or simply “Ironside,” is a distinctive feature of the Thousand Islands region along the Canada-US border. Nestled in the St. Lawrence River, the island lies north, or downriver, from Clouds Rest Island and to the west of Lily Bay on the US mainland. It is part of the municipality of Alexandria in Jefferson County, New York.

This island, positioned at the coordinates 442349N 0755100W, occupies a unique spot within the geographic two-minute box of 44^24′ x 75^50′. Known for its scenic beauty, Ironsides Island adds to the rich tapestry of the Thousand Islands, a region celebrated for its natural allure and dotted with numerous islands of varying sizes, each contributing its own charm to this international waterway shared by the United States and Canada.

Island or Feature Name
Ironsides Island

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
442349N 0755100W

Two-Minute Box
44^24′ x 75^50′

Location and description
North (downriver) of Clouds Rest Island and west of Lily Bay (of US mainland)

Former, informal, or alternate names
“Wells”; sometimes Ironside

Municipality
Alexandria

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
567

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