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Picton Island, also known informally as “Robbins,” is a notable landform situated within the Thousand Islands region along the US-Canada border. This island lies within the jurisdiction of Clayton, a municipality in Jefferson County, New York. Positioned at the coordinates 44°17’00″N 76°04’00″W, Picton Island features a distinctive two-lobed shape, setting it apart in the surrounding waters of the St. Lawrence River.

Geographically, Picton Island is located to the east of Grindstone Island and north of Bluff Island. Its strategic position within this internationally renowned archipelago makes it part of a scenic and ecologically diverse area. The Thousand Islands region is celebrated for its natural beauty, and Picton Island contributes to this picturesque landscape, attracting those interested in the unique geographical formations of upstate New York.

Island or Feature Name
Picton Island

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
441700N 0760400W

Two-Minute Box
44^18′ x 76^04′

Location and description
A large, two-lobed island east of Grindstone Island and north of Bluff Island [1]

Former, informal, or alternate names
“Robbins”

Municipality
Clayton

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs
76^02′ x 44^18′

1000islands.co ID #
906

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