Owen Island

Owen Island

About

Owen Island is an island in or near The Navy Group, in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It covers about 2.9 hectares (7.1 acres), with 1.1 km (0.7 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 81 m (265 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
Area2.88 ha (7.12 acres)
Shoreline1.05 km (0.65 mi)
Highest point81 m (265 ft) above sea level
Nearest placesSpilsbury Island, 123 m (0.08 mi) south
Cunliffe Island, 218 m (0.14 mi) northeast
Popham Island, 392 m (0.24 mi) north
Nearest townIvy Lea, ONT, 3.7 km (2.3 mi) northeast
Coordinates44.34194, -76.04055
Official name recordCGNDB FDPVY
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.