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Bostwick Island is a geographic feature located within the Thousand Islands region, straddling the border between Canada and the United States. Situated in the Canadian portion, the island is part of the Admiralty Group. It falls under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Leeds and Thousand Islands, in Leeds and Grenville County, Ontario. The island is precisely located at the coordinates 44° 17′ 56″ N and 76° 10′ 46″ W.

Bostwick Island is also known by several alternate names, including “Boss Dick,” “Mar,” and “Yorke.” This reflects a rich history of informal naming conventions often found in regions with numerous small islands. The broader area, encompassing the Thousand Islands, is renowned for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for boating and tourism. The proximity to the Admiralty Group suggests that Bostwick Island shares similar characteristics with the picturesque and historically significant islands in this part of the St. Lawrence River.

Island or Feature Name
Bostwick Island

Nationality
Canada

Centroid Lat/Long
44° 17′ 56″ N – 76° 10′ 46″ W

Two-Minute Box
44^18′ x 76^10′

Location and description
In or near The Admiralty Group

Former, informal, or alternate names
“Boss Dick”, “Mar”, “Yorke”; 76^1

Municipality
Leeds and Thousand Is.

County
Leeds and Grenville

Province / State
ONT

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
126

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