O’Conor Island

O’Conor Island

About

O'Conor Island is an island in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, in or near The Navy Group. It is also known as "Butternut" and "Funny". It covers about 0.5 hectares (1.2 acres), with 0.3 km (0.2 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 81 m (266 ft) above sea level. The name was adopted officially on 6 April 1950.

Facts

LocationTownship of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada
WhereIn or near The Navy Group
Also known asButternut, Funny
Area0.47 ha (1.16 acres)
Shoreline0.28 km (0.17 mi)
Highest point81 m (266 ft) above sea level
Nearest placesSteeple Shoal, 392 m (0.24 mi) south
Cunliffe Island, 499 m (0.31 mi) west
Popham Island, 502 m (0.31 mi) west
Nearest townIvy Lea, ONT, 3.1 km (1.9 mi) northeast
Coordinates44.34417, -76.03278
Official name recordCGNDB FCGPB
Official name adopted1950-04-06

Sources

  • Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
  • Area and shoreline computed from map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
  • Elevation: Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.