Ormiston Island
About
Ormiston Island is an island in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It is also known as "Little". It covers about 0.7 hectares (1.6 acres), with 0.4 km (0.2 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 85 m (278 ft) above sea level. The name was adopted officially on 6 April 1950.
Facts
| Location | Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Little |
| Area | 0.65 ha (1.61 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.37 km (0.23 mi) |
| Highest point | 85 m (278 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Sisters Islands [1], 236 m (0.15 mi) southwest Cherry Island, 359 m (0.22 mi) west Pike Island, 568 m (0.35 mi) southwest |
| Nearest town | Gananoque, Town, ONT, 1.3 km (0.8 mi) north |
| Coordinates | 44.32111, -76.16750 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FDMMI |
| Official name adopted | 1950-04-06 |
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.