About

Poverty Island Upper Shoal lies west of Ironsides Island and Ironsides Shoal, nestled near the International Boundary within the Thousand Islands region. This shoal, with its precise coordinates at 44°23’52″N 75°52’01″W, marks a notable point of interest within the waters governed by the United States. It is part of Jefferson County, in the municipality of Alexandria, New York.

This shoal is a part of the intricate aquatic landscape that characterizes the Thousand Islands, a region known for its rich tapestry of islands and shoals spread across the US-Canada border. While not as prominent as some of its neighboring islands, Poverty Island Upper Shoal contributes to the complex geography and navigation considerations of the area, providing a subtle yet significant feature in this picturesque setting.

Island or Feature Name
Poverty Island Upper Shoal

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
442352N 0755201W

Two-Minute Box
44^24′ X 75^52′

Location and description
West of Ironsides Island and Ironsides Shoak, near the International Boundary

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Alexandria

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
956

Search Natural Resources Canada for: Poverty Island Upper Shoal
Search Google Maps for: Poverty Island Upper Shoal
Search Wikipedia for: Poverty Island Upper Shoal
Data source.