Peel Island
About
Peel Island is an island northeast (downriver) of the foot of Grenadier Island, in the Township of Front of Yonge, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It covers about 1.5 hectares (3.7 acres), with 0.7 km (0.5 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 81 m (266 ft) above sea level. The name was adopted officially on 8 March 1974.
Facts
| Location | Township of Front of Yonge, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Where | Northeast (downriver) of the foot of Grenadier Island |
| Also known as | Indian Camp, Prince Edward |
| Area | 1.48 ha (3.66 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.73 km (0.45 mi) |
| Highest point | 81 m (266 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Robert Island, 132 m (0.08 mi) west Bagot Island, 382 m (0.24 mi) west Peel Island Shoal, 394 m (0.24 mi) northeast |
| Nearest town | Mallorytown Landing, ONT, 2.9 km (1.8 mi) northwest |
| Coordinates | 44.44040, -75.82843 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FCBQQ |
| Official name adopted | 1974-03-08 |
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.