Binnacle Island
About
Binnacle Island is a very small island in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It covers about 0.09 hectares (0.22 acres), with 0.1 km (0.1 mi) of shoreline, and rises to about 80 m (262 ft) above sea level. It is also known as Whitewaters. Canada's geographical names database records a name decision for Binnacle Island dated 10 December 1959.
The island is described as binnacle-shaped and lies in the Admiralty group of islands off Gananoque.
Facts
| Location | Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Whitewaters |
| Area | 0.09 ha (0.22 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.13 km (0.08 mi) |
| Highest point | 80 m (262 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Beaurivage Island, 275 m (0.17 mi) northeast Windward Island, 349 m (0.22 mi) south Red Horse or Redhorse Island, 396 m (0.25 mi) northwest |
| Nearest town | Willowbank, ONT, 3.3 km (2.0 mi) northwest |
| Coordinates | 44.30139, -76.18972 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FAINY |
| Official name adopted | 1959-12-10 |
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.
- Thousand Islands Life: River Memories of My Dad