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Carleton Island, sometimes referred to as Carlton, is a prominent feature of the Thousand Islands region, positioned along the US-Canada border. This island is located within the boundaries of the United States, specifically in the municipality of Cape Vincent, Jefferson County, New York. It is strategically situated east of Wolfe Island, Canada, highlighting its proximity to the International Boundary that separates the two nations.

With coordinates centering at 44°11’00” N latitude and 76°17’29” W longitude, Carleton Island offers a distinctive presence in the Thousand Islands region. The island lies within a two-minute box designated as 44°12′ x 76°16′, indicating its precise location on navigational charts. This geographic positioning makes it a noteworthy landmark amongst the myriad of islands scattered across this iconic region.

Island or Feature Name
Carleton Island

Nationality
US

Centroid Lat/Long
441100N 0761729W

Two-Minute Box
44^12′ x 76^16′

Location and description
Prominent US island east of Wolfe Island (Canada), near International Boundary

Former, informal, or alternate names
sometimes Carlton

Municipality
Cape Vincent

County
Jefferson

Province / State
NY

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
184

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