North Colborne Island
About
North Colborne Island, also known as "Hogsback" and "The Hogsback", is an island north (downriver) of the head of Round Island, in the Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York. It covers about 1.6 hectares (4.0 acres), with 0.7 km (0.4 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 82 m (270 ft) above sea level.
Facts
| Location | Town of Clayton, Jefferson County, New York, United States |
|---|---|
| Where | North (downriver) of the head of Round Island [1] |
| Also known as | Hogsback, The Hogsback |
| Area | 1.60 ha (3.95 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.71 km (0.44 mi) |
| Highest point | 82 m (270 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Round, Little, Island, 288 m (0.18 mi) east Little Round Island, 288 m (0.18 mi) east Round Island [2], 576 m (0.36 mi) southeast |
| Nearest town | Frontenac, NY, 1.2 km (0.7 mi) east |
| Coordinates | 44.25867, -76.06411 |
| Official name record | GNIS 958751 |
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).