About

Ironside Shoal lies within the navigable waters near the international boundary between Canada and the United States, nestled west of Ironside Island. This shoal is part of the Thousand Islands region, a renowned archipelago straddling the St. Lawrence River. The shoal’s precise location is marked by its latitude and longitude coordinates at 44°24’17″N and 75°51’08″W, indicating its position across the Seaway main channel.

This area falls under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Alexandria in Jefferson County, New York. The shoal’s proximity to the international boundary highlights its significance within the complex waterways of the Thousand Islands, an area celebrated for its intricate network of islands, shoals, and channels. Despite the lack of alternate or informal names, Ironside Shoal remains an identifiable feature in this picturesque and strategically important region.

Island or Feature Name
Ironside Shoal

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
442417N 0755108W

Two-Minute Box
44^26′ x 75^54′

Location and description
West of Ironside Island, across the Seaway main channel, near international boundary

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Alexandria

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
570

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