Black Ant Island
About
Black Ant Island is a small island in the Township of Frontenac Islands, Frontenac County, Ontario. It covers about 0.9 hectares (2.2 acres), with 0.7 km (0.4 mi) of shoreline, and rises to about 77 m (252 ft) above sea level. An alternate name is Pissmire. The township article on Wikipedia lists it among the islands of the township, and Canada's geographical names database records a name decision for it dated 6 April 1950.
Facts
| Location | Township of Frontenac Islands, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Pissmire |
| Area | 0.89 ha (2.20 acres) |
| Shoreline | 0.70 km (0.43 mi) |
| Highest point | 77 m (252 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Francis (or Hickory) Island, 1.4 km (0.9 mi) southeast Hickory (or Francis) Island, 1.4 km (0.9 mi) southeast Arabella Island, 2.0 km (1.2 mi) southeast |
| Nearest town | Port Metcalf, ONT (on Wolfe Island), 2.5 km (1.5 mi) south |
| Coordinates | 44.25843, -76.18399 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FAIZA |
| Official name adopted | 1950-04-06 |
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.
- Wikipedia: Frontenac Islands